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PRINTED Legal Name of StudentStudent’s Date of Birth___________Grade______SchoolDear Parent and Student:1. Please separate this page from the handbook and sign and return it to the school byWednesday, September 1, 2010. Please call the school principal if you have any questions. Thankyou for your cooperation.This will certify that I understand and consent to my parental/student responsibilities as outlined in theschool district's Student Handbook, the Student Code of Conduct, and the Student Acceptable UseGuidelines for Technology Resources.Signature of Parent/GuardianDateSignature of StudentDate2. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) and the Texas Public InformationAct govern the Klein ISD's release of directory information about students. Please see the FERPANotice of Parent and Student Rights which is printed on the previous two pages of this handbook.Also, copies of the FERPA regulations and the Texas Public Information Act are available for reviewin each school principal's office.The Klein ISD does not have an option. Unless the parent objects, this information must be releasedto anyone who follows procedures for requesting it through the school district's central office. (Thisdoes not apply to directories published by grade levels, clubs, organizations, or individual schools.)An objection must be made in writing to the school principal within ten school days after the issuanceof this notice.Please check this box if you object to the release of the above information.3. Federal law requires the KISD to provide a military recruiter or an institution of higher education, onrequest, with the name, address, and telephone number of a secondary student unless the parenthas advised the district that the parent does not want the student’s information disclosed without theparent’s prior written consent.Please check this box if you object to the release of your secondarystudent’s name, address, and telephone number to a military recruiter orinstitution of higher education4. The Klein ISD uses a variety of resources to publicize district events and school news. Additionally,occasionally there is news media coverage of district campuses, activities, or events. Should youobject to a photograph or other electronic image of your child on the school district website,newspaper, marketing brochures, publications, newsletters, KISD promotional videos, or other mediacoverage prepared for use both inside and/or outside the school district, please check the box below.Please check this box if you object to the use of a photograph or other electronicimage with your child’s name, school and grade identification as described inthe paragraph above.__________________________________________Signature of Parent/Guardianiv

Request for Community SupportThe Klein Independent School District plays an active role in the community. Inthis role, the District interacts with a number of charitable and serviceorganizations that seek to provide assistance to various members of ourcommunity. From time to time, these groups contact Klein schools, asking forour help in identifying students and families who may be in need. They oftenoffer social services, counseling, clothing, food, and other forms of assistance.If you would like the Klein ISD to share your name with these groups, so that theymay contact you and possibly provide these benefits to your family, pleaseprovide the information below and return it to your campus principal.Student NameGrade LevelParent(s) NameAddressTelephoneCampus(es) where your child(ren) is(are) enrolledvii

TABLE OF CONTENTSFERPA (Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act) Notice ........................................... iParent's Signature Page ...................................................................................................iiiKleINTOUCH Sample Message and Sign-Up Information................................................ vRequest for Community Support Form ............................................................................viiKlein ISD High School Directory Information ..................................................................xiiiMap Showing Locations of KISD Schools.......................................................................xivKISD Campus Directory 2010-2011.................................................................................xvKISD Strategic Plan 2010-2014 ............................................................................... xvi-xviiOptions and Requirements for Providing Assistance to Students Who HaveLearning Difficulties or Who Need or May Need Special Education ....................... xviiiForeword.........................................................................................................................xixADMINISTRATIVE AND SERVICE PERSONNEL....................................................... 1–2A. High School Principal ......................................................................................... 1B. Associate Principals ........................................................................................... 1C. Assistant Principals ............................................................................................ 1D. Registrar............................................................................................................. 1E. Counselors ......................................................................................................... 1F. Career and Technology Education Counselor ................................................... 1G. Special Education Case Manager ...................................................................... 1H. School Nurse...................................................................................................... 2I. Assistant Director of Athletics............................................................................. 2INSTRUCTION, GRADING, AND REPORTS TO PARENTS .................................... 3–22A. Flexible-Space Instruction .................................................................................. 3B. Team Teaching/CoTeaching .............................................................................. 3C. Individualized Instruction .................................................................................... 3D. Secondary School English and Mathematics ..................................................... 3E. Human Sexuality Curriculum.......................................................................... 3–4F. High School Credit Options ............................................................................ 4–5G. Gifted and Talented Program, Secondary Schools ............................................ 5H. Pre-Advanced Placement Courses ................................................................ 5–7I. Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Dual CreditClasses.......................................................................................................... 6–7J. English as a Second Language (ESL) ............................................................... 7K. ESL Sheltered Courses...................................................................................... 7L. Section 504 .................................................................................................... 7–8M. Special Education and Inclusion ........................................................................ 8N. Homework .......................................................................................................... 8ix

REGULATIONS ........................................................................................................ 39–63A. Attendance................................................................................................ 39–511. Enrollment Requirements ..................................................................... 39–402. Homeless Students .................................................................................... 403. Enrollment Without Guardianship......................................................... 40–414. Required Immunizations....................................................................... 41–435. Attendance Requirements.................................................................... 43–456. Admittance to Class.................................................................................... 457. Excused and Unexcused Absences..................................................... 29, 468. Closing School for Weather and Weather-Related Reasons ............... 46–489. Disease Control Measures ................................................................... 48–5010. Tardiness.................................................................................................... 5011. Early Dismissal..................................................................................... 50–5112. Change of Address..................................................................................... 5113. Withdrawals................................................................................................ 51B. Dress and Grooming................................................................................ 52–531. General Requirements for All Students ................................................ 52–532. Dress Code Violations................................................................................ 533. Uniform Dress Code for Students Assigned to the Klein ISDDisciplinary Alternative education Program.......................................... 53C. Building and Campus .............................................................................. 54–631. Administering Medication ........................................................................... 542. Announcements.......................................................................................... 543. Assembly Conduct...................................................................................... 554. Behavior of Students .................................................................................. 555. Bullying....................................................................................................... 556. Closed Campus.......................................................................................... 557. Cooperation with School Authority ............................................................. 568. Distribution of Literature ....................................................................... 56–579. Dishonesty in School Work......................................................................... 5710. Fighting....................................................................................................... 5711. Firearms or Weapons........................................................... 57, 80, 107, 11612. Fireworks.................................................................................................... 5813. Gang-Free Zones ....................................................................................... 5814. Hall and Stair Instructions........................................................................... 5815. Horses on School Campuses..................................................................... 5816. Laser Pointers, Portable Music Devices, Cameras, Handheld Computers,Cell Phones, and Other Electronic Devices....................................... 58–5917. Loitering on School Grounds...................................................................... 5918. New Students ............................................................................................. 5919. Non-Supervised Use of Buildings......................................................... 59–6020. Parking Lot Information .............................................................................. 6021. Personal Phoning ....................................................................................... 6022. Possession of Tobacco Products ............................................................... 61xi

KLEIN ISD CAMPUS DIRECTORYADMINISTRATIONCentral Office 7200 Spring-Cypress Road, Klein 77379 832-249-4000Klein ISD Annex 7302 Kleingreen Lane, Klein 77379 832-249-4800Klein Instructional Center 4411 Louetta, Spring 77388 832-249-4000ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSBenfer 18027-B Kuykendahl Road, Klein 77379 832-484-6000Benignus 7225 Alvin A. Klein Dr., Klein 77379 832-484-7750Brill 9102 Herts Road, Klein 77379 832-484-6150Ehrhardt 6603 Rosebrook Lane, Klein 77379 832-484-6200Eiland 6700 North Klein Circle Drive, Houston 77088 832-484-6900Epps Island 7403 Smiling Wood Lane, Houston 77086 832-484-5800Frank 9225 Crescent Clover Drive Klein 77379 832-375-7000Greenwood Forest 12100 Misty Valley, Houston 77066 832-484-5700Hassler 9325 Lochlea Ridge Dr., Klein 77379 832-484-7100Haude 3111 Louetta Road, Spring 77388 832-484-5600Kaiser 13430 Bammel N. Houston Road, Houston 77066 832-484-6100Klenk 6111 Bourgeois Road, Houston 77066 832-484-6800Kohrville 11600 Woodland Shore Drive, Tomball 77375 832-484-7200Krahn 9502 Eday, Klein 77379 832-484-6500Kreinhop 20820 Ella Boulevard, Spring 77388 832-484-7400Kuehnle 5510 Winding Ridge Drive, Klein 77379 832-484-6650Lemm 19034 Joanleigh Drive, Spring 77388 832-484-6300McDougle 10410 Kansack Lane, Houston 77086 832-484-7550Metzler 8500 W. Rayford Road, Spring 77389 832-484-7900Mittelstädt 7525 Kleingreen Lane, Klein 77379 832-484-6700Mueller 7074 FM 2920, Klein 77379 832-375-7300Nitsch 4702 West Mt. Houston, Houston 77088 832-484-6400Northampton 6404 Root Road, Spring 77389 832-484-5550Roth 21623 Castlemont, Spring 77388 832-484-6600Schultz 7920 Willow Forest, Tomball 77375 832-484-7000Theiss 17510 Theiss Mail Road, Klein 77379 832-484-5900INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLSDoerre 18218 Theiss Mail Road, Klein 77379 832-249-5700Hildebrandt 22800 Hildebrandt Road, Spring 77389 832-249-5100Kleb 7425 Louetta, Klein 77379 832-249-5500Klein 4710 West Mt. Houston, Houston 77088 832-249-4900Krimmel 7070 FM 2920, Klein 77379 832-375-7200Schindewolf 20903 Ella Boulevard, Spring 77388 832-249-5900Strack 18027-S Kuykendahl Road, Klein 77379 832-249-5400Ulrich 10103 Spring-Cypress Road, Houston 77070 832-375-7500Wunderlich 11800 Misty Valley, Houston 77066 832-249-5200HIGH SCHOOLSKlein High 16715 Stuebner-Airline Road, Klein 77379 832-484-4000Klein Forest 11400 Misty Valley, Houston 77066 832-484-4500Klein Oak 22603 Northcrest Drive, Spring 77389 832-484-5000Klein Collins 20811 Ella Boulevard, Spring 77388 832-484-5500Vistas High School Program 12550 Bammel N. Houston, Houston 77066 832-484-7650PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE:http://www.kleinisd.netxv

Mission:Klein Independent School DistrictStrategic Plan 2010 ‐ 2014The Klein Independent School District, proud of its heritage and embracing the future, develops studentsto become skillful, active, reflective, self‐disciplined, and honorable members of their communities throughengaging learning experiences in a safe and nurturing environment.Objectives:Klein ISD believes that quality student achievement includes and goes beyond achieving the highestratings awarded by state and national accountability standards. Our strategic objectives aim to addressboth the academic success and social well‐being of every Klein ISD student.• Each student will achieve academic excellence with comprehensive knowledge, skill, andunderstanding within their individual learning plan.• Every student will demonstrate the character traits of a productive and honorable citizen in aglobal community.Beliefs:We believe that knowledge empowers people.We believe that the limits of human potential are unknown and immeasurable.We believe that a safe and secure environment nurtures.We believe that all people are inherently free to make choices.We believe that responsibility is necessary for the benefits of freedom to be realized.We believe that leadership is a shared role and responsibility.We believe that integrity and respect build trust.We believe that meaningful relationships are essential for overall well‐being.We believe that families provide stability for communities.We believe that diversity and heritage enrich and strengthen.We believe that faith gives meaning and purpose to human life.Board of Trustee Goals:Improved Student AchievementPositive and Safe School EnvironmentFinancial AccountabilityQuality PersonnelSound Policy Development and OversightStrategic Parameters:We will put students first.We will not compromise our commitment to excellence.We will treat all people with dignity and respect.We will practice open and honest communication within our organization and the community.We will not compromise safety and security.We will be good stewards of our resources.xvi

Options and RequirementsFor Providing Assistance to Students Who HaveLearning Difficultiesor Who Need or May Need Special EducationIf a child is experiencing learning difficulties, the parent may contact theperson listed below to learn about the district’s overall general educationreferral or screening system for support services. This system linksstudents to a variety of support options, including referral for a specialeducation evaluation. Students having difficulty in the regular classroomshould be considered for tutorial, compensatory, and other supportservices that are available to all students.At any time, a parent is entitled to request an evaluation for specialeducation services. Within a reasonable amount of time, the district mustdecide if the evaluation is needed. If evaluation is needed, the parent willbe notified and asked to provide informed written consent for theevaluation. The district must complete the evaluation and the reportwithin 60 calendar days of the date the district receives the writtenconsent. The district must give a copy of the report to the parent.If the district determines that the evaluation is not needed, the district willprovide the parent with a written notice that explains why the child will notbe evaluated. This written notice will include a statement that informs theparent of their rights if they disagree with the district. Additionally, thenotice must inform the parent how to obtain a copy of the Notice ofProcedural Safeguards - Rights of Parents of Students with Disabilities.The designated person to contact regarding options for a childexperiencing learning difficulties or a referral for evaluation for specialeducation is:Contact Person:Dr. Mary RosenbergPhone Number: (832) 249-4400xviii

FOREWORDThis handbook concerning the philosophy and operational procedures of theKlein Independent School District has been prepared to be informative to youand your parents.We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the information contained in thishandbook.Any publication approved by the Board of Trustees is considered to be schooldistrict policy; therefore, this document will not be all-inclusive. If written Board ofTrustees' policies or directives on a subject do not exist, written guidelines,decisions, and actions of the administration will prevail.In addition to the policies included in this publication, regulations from the TexasEducation Agency and the University Interscholastic League and standards fromthe Southern Association of Colleges and Schools will be followed in theadministration of the school district.xix

ADMINISTRATIVE AND SERVICE PERSONNELADMINISTRATIVE AND SERVICE PERSONNELWith the increasing number of students we have in Klein high schools each year, it isimportant to have a handbook such as this as a guide. You are requested to study theframework as outlined below; the organization will operate with greater ease if you directyour questions and needs to those directly responsible.A. High School PrincipalThe principal is responsible for the overall program of the school. Students who wish tosee the principal will need to schedule an appointment with the secretary.B. Associate PrincipalThe associate principal is responsible for the overall operation and maintenance ofhis/her designated area. He/she cooperates with the principal for coordination ofactivities.C. Assistant PrincipalsThe assistant principals are responsible for plant services, which includeequipment/maintenance/supplies/textbooks, discipline, and attendance. They also directthe student activity program of the school after it has been approved by the principal. Ifyou need information concerning the above areas, you should see one of the assistantprincipals or his/her secretary.D. RegistrarThe registrar is responsible for all student records. He/she secures and records all theinformation on transfer students and sees that all report card grades are properlyentered on the permanent records. Students should see him/her concerning transcripts,high school records, rank in class, and similar information.E. CounselorsThe counselors help the students select the proper courses for graduation from highschool and preparation for their future vocational or educational plans. Guidanceprogram guidelines will be found in the student services section of this handbook,item D. Students should see the counselors about educational or personal matters.Information is provided concerning college admissions, scholarships, entranceexamination requirements, etc.F. Career and Technical Education CounselorThe career and technical education counselor will work with the career educationstudents to see that they are selecting challenging classes and making correctgraduation plans. He/she is concerned with the students' individual educational andcareer education goals. Students who need information concerning educational, careerdevelopment, or personal problems should see the career and technical educationcounselor.G. Special Education Case ManagerThe 9th- through 12th-grade resource counselor cooperates with school personnel indetermining needs of those students identified as having unique problems andimplements specific plans to assist them.-1-

INSTRUCTION, GRADING, AND REPORTS TO PARENTSFor additional information on this subject, please see the section in the appendix entitled“High School Credit Options.”G. Gifted and Talented Program, Secondary SchoolsA parent may request that his/her student be screened for the Gifted and Talentedprogram by contacting the counselor. Classes for students identified as gifted areoffered in English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies at the highschool level. Students continue participation in the program as long as their academicperformance is satisfactory. At any time that performance is not satisfactory, the teacherwill conference with the student and his/her parents to develop a plan for improvement.At that time, factors related to poor performance will be considered. If the problem isrelated to health or extenuating family situations, then a furlough, or temporarywithdrawal from the program of no more than year, may be granted. Re-screening is notrequired for re-entry into the program when a furlough is granted. If the student does notqualify for furlough and the plan for improvement is unsuccessful, then the student maybe considered for exit from the program. However, a student identified as gifted may notbe exited from the program on the basis of academic performance alone, so whenmultiple indicators demonstrate that this is not the optimum placement for the student,an exit interview will be held with the parents, the G/T teacher, and an administrator orcounselor. Upon conclusion of the exit interview, a recommendation will be maderegarding the student’s placement in the Gifted and Talented program. If the student isexited from the program, he/she must be re-screened if re-entry is ever desired.H. Pre-Advanced Placement CoursesPre-Advanced Placement (PreAP) courses are offered in the four core academic areasof English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies to students enrolledin grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 when applicable. Participation is based on a policy of openenrollment, so no screening is required for enrollment. Students and parents shouldcarefully examine the information below prior to selecting a PreAP course or courses.Decisions about placement are often one of the more difficult choices that parents facewhen their students are considering courses for the next school year. The decision toenroll in PreAP ultimately rests with parents and students. The school can providepowerful input through teacher recommendation, communication with parents regardingthe challenges of the PreAP curriculum, and information about indicators of studentsuccess.PreAP courses are designed to challenge motivated students and prepare them forsuccess in college level course work in high school and in college. These coursestypically move at a faster pace, are more academically challenging, and require moreindependent learning and homework than other courses. The following are a fewimportant factors to keep in mind:• Klein ISD’s academic curriculum is a college-bound curriculum.• While PreAP courses are designed to better prepare students for AP, PreAPcourses are not a requirement for enrolling AP courses.• Some AP courses have course prerequisites that must be completed.• Always check the course description for prerequisites.-5-

INSTRUCTION, GRADING, AND REPORTS TO PARENTS• PreAP is not “all or nothing.” Students may take from one to all of their coreclasses as PreAP.• Students develop academic readiness at different rates and may not be ready forPreAP at the same time as their friends or classmates.Profile of a Successful PreAP Student:• Professes interest in subject selected• Develops and maintains excellent study skills and habits• Carefully considers time commitments and balances academic load with family lifeor outside commitments• Asks questions and participates in class• Perseveres when faced with challenging material• Asks for assistance when needed• Plans and works ahead on long-term projectsExiting a PreAP Course:A student may exit Pre-AP courses during the first six-weeks grading period or at theend of the first semester (regardless of student performance) and must have teacherand parent approval. Students and parents should have the benefit of knowing the sixweeksor semester grade before making an exit decision. Students should considerexiting a course at the end of the first semester if they do not maintain at least a “C”average for the semester.I. Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Dual CreditCoursesAdvanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses are offered inthe four core academic areas of English language arts, mathematics, science, and socialstudies as well as in fine arts, foreign language, and computer science at the high schoollevel.A student enrolled in an Advanced Placement course is strongly encouraged toparticipate in the Advanced Placement examination for that course. A student enrolledin International Baccalaureate courses is strongly encouraged to participate inInternational Baccalaureate examinations delineated in the Diploma Programme.Under certain circumstances, a student may earn dual credit for both high schoolgraduation and college coursework. A student interested in dual credit should contacthis/her counselor for details regarding prerequisites, requirements, THEA testing, etc. Itis the student’s responsibility to check with individual colleges and universities on howthey will handle concurrent credit.Exiting Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Dual CreditCourses:Students and parents should have the benefit of knowing the six-weeks or semestergrade before making an exit decision.Students continue participation in the program as long as their academic performance issatisfactory (70 or above). At any time that performance is not satisfactory, the teacherwill conference with the student and his/her parents to develop a plan for improvement.-6-

INSTRUCTION, GRADING, AND REPORTS TO PARENTSStudents in Dual Credit courses are concurrently enrolled in both Klein ISD and with thelocal college and are therefore subject to the college’s withdrawal timelines. Studentswishing to exit a Dual Credit course will be considered on a case-by-case basis.Students enrolled in an Advanced Placement course may exit the AP course during thefirst six weeks grading period or at the end of the first semester (regardless of studentperformance) and must have teacher and parent approval.Students enrolled in the International Baccalaureate program (IB) may exit the programafter a conference is held with the parents, the IB Coordinator, and IB counselor todetermine optimum placement for the student.J. English as a Second Language (ESL)As new English Language Learners arrive in the district, they are assessed and offeredone of the pathways along the Language continuum. These pathways could include aNewcomer Center, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Limited Englishspeaker (LES), sheltered classes, or classes with a teacher who has received training insheltered language instruction. English as a Second Language classes are designed toenable students to master basic English language skills as a prerequisite for effectiveparticipation in the educational program. Students in grades K–12 with a language otherthan English as the primary language are screened for the English as a SecondLanguage Program through the use of a home language survey. Students are identifiedusing state-defined criteria on an approved oral and written English proficiency test.Qualifying students are entitled to instructional support with specialized teachers toenable the student to develop proficiency in the English language for success in school.At the high school level, the courses are listed in the Klein ISD Guidance Handbook asBasic Intercommunication Skills (BICS) beginning level, ESL I, ESL II, ESL III.K. ESL Sheltered CoursesEnglish as a Second Language in the content areas (sheltered classes) are regularcontent specific courses offered to the English as a Second Language students for statecredit at the secondary level. A "sheltered" content course incorporates secondlanguage acquisition instruction, quality teaching and support systems to communicatemeaning in the content area. These courses are taught based on student need byteachers certified in those content areas. The courses cover all mandated essentialelements with priority placed on modifying the methods and materials for instruction ofsecond language learners.All LEP (Limited English Proficiency) students are eligible for secondary shelteredcourse offerings. Sheltered courses are listed in the Intermediate and High SchoolGuidance Handbooks and are designated by LES (Limited English Speaking).L. Section 504The Klein ISD does not discriminate on the basis of disability with regard to admission,access to services, treatment, educational opportunity, or participation in its programs oractivities. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination againstindividuals with disabilities in any program receiving federal financial assistance. Thedefinition of a person with a disability is a person who has a mental or physicalimpairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities (such as seeing,hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, or working) or has a record of or is regarded ashaving such an impairment.-7-

INSTRUCTION, GRADING, AND REPORTS TO PARENTSThe District will evaluate, identify, and provide a free appropriate public education to allstudents who are individuals with disabilities under Section 504. Parents of thesestudents are entitled to procedural safeguards, including individual notice and animpartial hearing.The District will provide reasonable accommodation to students who are eligible underSection 504, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the operation of theprogram. Additionally, District programs will be readily accessible to individuals withdisabilities. The district has a grievance procedure for disability discriminationcomplaints. For a description of the procedure, contact the District’s 504 Coordinator,identified on the inside front cover of this handbook.M. Special Education and InclusionThe Klein ISD provides programming in compliance with the Individuals with DisabilitiesEducation Act (IDEA) to students who are eligible for special education and relatedservices. The District undertakes to identify and locate every student who is eligible forsuch services and who resides within its jurisdiction.Eligible students with disabilities shall be provided with a free appropriate publiceducation, which may include instruction in the regular classroom, instruction throughspecial teaching, or instruction through approved contracts. Instruction may besupplemented by the provision of related services when appropriate.Questions about the District’s special education program may be directed to the office ofthe Associate Director of Special Education, Ms. Susan Antel, at (832) 249-4359.N. HomeworkHomework assignments are utilized to assist the pupil to achieve satisfactory schoolprogress and develop desirable work habits. Through these assignments, the parentscan also be more aware of the scope and sequence of the instructional program.Assignments are an outgrowth of the work done in the classroom, and sufficientinstruction is given by the teacher to ensure that the pupil can work independently inmost instances. The type of assignment and the time devoted to it are determined bythe grade level and age of the pupil.Assignments vary in length. Some will be of a long-range variety; i.e., term papers.There may be some evenings when no homework has been assigned. All homework ischecked/reviewed and the student is apprised of his progress.O. Registration/ClassificationStudents shall be classified as freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors based on thenumber of semester credits earned prior to the first day of the school year in conjunctionwith the number of years they have been in high school.• A student is classified as a freshman his/her first year in high schoolregardless of the credits the student has earned.• For a student to be classified as a sophomore, it must be at least thestudent’s second year in high school and the minimum number of credits forsophomore classification must have been accumulated.• For a student to be classified as a junior, it must be at least the student’s thirdyear in high school and the minimum number of credits must have beenaccumulated for junior classification.-8-

INSTRUCTION, GRADING, AND REPORTS TO PARENTS• For a student to be classified as a senior, it must be at least the student’sfourth year in high school and the minimum number of credits must havebeen accumulated for senior classification.Junior students who have filed for early graduation at the end of the fall semester will bereclassified as seniors provided they can earn sufficient credits in the spring semester tobe a graduate or a summer graduate.Students in high school prior to the 2007-08 school year shall be classified as freshmen,sophomores, juniors, or seniors based on the number of semester credits earned prior tothe first day of the school year.Semester Credits EarnedClassification16 - 22 Seniors10 - 15.5 Juniors5 - 9.5 Sophomores*0 - 4.5 Freshmen* A student must be a high school student for one school year prior to beingclassified as a sophomore regardless of semester credits accumulated.Students entering high school for the first time in the 2007-08 school year and thereaftershall be classified as freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors based on the number ofsemester credits earned prior to the first day of the school year.Semester Credits EarnedClassification17 and above Seniors11 - 16.5 Juniors6 - 10.5 Sophomores*0 - 5.5 Freshmen* A student must be a high school student for one school year prior to beingclassified as a sophomore regardless of semester credits accumulated.During the year, students pre-register for the next year and are given the opportunity toindicate their choice of subjects. Schedules are then prepared, taking into considerationeach student's pre-registration, etc. Schedules will be picked up the morning of the firstday of school.In order to maintain a balanced staff, schedule changes will normally be made at the endof the first semester.Students in grades 9-12 are required to remain on campus for their scheduled sevenperiods unless they are enrolled in a co-op type of program which allows leaving duringsixth and seventh periods. Campus administration may allow students to attend fewerthan seven periods a day when recommended by a medical doctor or family health careprovider.P. Late Arrival/Early ReleaseStudents will be permitted to participate in a late arrival/early release program accordingto district guidelines.-9-

INSTRUCTION, GRADING, AND REPORTS TO PARENTSAll students who have not completed four years of high school must be enrolled incourses providing three and one-half units of credit each semester. The followingexceptions will be permitted:1. Students needing fewer than two and one-half credits to graduate may begintheir school day after first period or be released after sixth period.2. Students in grades 11 and 12 may apply for early release at the end of sixthperiod, or for early release at the end of fourth period if they are enrolled in a coopprogram. The appropriate request form must be signed by theparent/guardian in the presence of a counselor, an administrator, or a notarypublic and must be submitted before the deadline for making schedule changes,which is the second Friday before the opening of the second semester and thefirst Friday after the completion of a school year.3. Fifth-year seniors who were in attendance in the KISD during the previous schoolyear will be permitted to attend only three classes, provided that the courses canbe scheduled during consecutive periods and will include the second period.4. Campus administration may allow students to attend fewer than seven periods aday when recommended by a medical doctor or family health care provider.Q. Courses for College-Bound StudentsCourses recommended for college-bound students shall include English I-IV, 4 years ofmath including algebra I-II, geometry, and pre-calculus, foreign languages level I–II, 4years of science including biology I, chemistry I, physics I, and an additional approvedlaboratory-based science course, world history studies, world geography studies, UnitedStates history, United States government, economics with emphasis on the freeenterprise system, one unit in fine arts, one credit of technology, or courses of equal orgreater levels of difficulty selected from the state-approved courses listed in the KlSDClass Catalog and Course Guidelines such as Advanced Placement, Dual Credit, orInternational Baccalaureate courses.R. Summer School and Night School Credits1. Courses taken in summer school, night school, and correspondence courses willbe reviewed for credit.2. Prerequisites in summer school are the same as those during the regular term.3. Initial credit for a course cannot be earned in summer school unless the course isdesigned for that purpose. This applies to summer programs conducted by anyschool district.4. To ensure that each student is taking the proper courses, approval by a counselormust be obtained prior to enrolling in in-district or out-of-district summer school.5. Students enrolled in a Klein ISD high school may earn credit from an approvedevening school in addition to the seven units earned each year in high school.Students should consult their counselor for specific information. Credit and gradesearned in night school are used in rank-in-class calculation. Students shouldconsult the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) as to whether thesecourses count for core GPA.-10-

INSTRUCTION, GRADING, AND REPORTS TO PARENTSS. Correspondence Courses1. The school district will allow resident students or students temporarily residingabroad to earn four (4) units of credit in grades 9-12 by taking correspondencecourses from another educational institution:a. Approval by a school counselor is required before a student enrolls.b. A school counselor will supervise correspondence work.c. Students temporarily residing abroad must earn a minimum of 12 staterequiredunits of credit in residence.2. Credit toward state graduation requirements may be granted only under thefollowing conditions:a. The institution offering the course shall be The University of Texas at Austin,Texas Tech University, or other public institutions of higher education approvedby the commissioner of education.b. The correspondence course includes the Essential Knowledge and Skills(TEKS) specified for such a course.c. The specific course has been approved by the commissioner of education.3. Once parental permission and school approval have been secured and the courseinitiated, the grade earned in the course will be recorded on the student'sAcademic Achievement Record (AAR).4. Students should consult the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) as towhether these courses count for core GPA.T. Distance Learning1. The school district will allow resident students or students temporarily residingabroad to earn four (4) units of credit in grades 9-12 by taking on-line distancelearning courses from approved institutions.a. Approval by a school counselor is required before a student enrolls.b. Students temporarily residing abroad must earn a minimum of 12 staterequiredunits of credit in residence.2. Credit toward state graduation requirements may be granted if the on-line course istaken from the University of Texas, Texas Tech University, or through an institutionaffiliated with Texas Virtual School Network or Texas Virtual School(Region 4).3. Once school approval and parent permission has been secured and the courseinitiated, the grade earned in the course will be recorded on the Student’s AcademicAchievement Record (AAR).4. Courses taken on-line will count in the rank-in-class calculation.5. Students should consult the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) as towhether these courses count for core GPA.-11-

INSTRUCTION, GRADING, AND REPORTS TO PARENTSU. Credit ValidationStudents having prior instruction in a course at a non-accredited private or home schoolmay be granted credit in secondary school subjects (grades 7-12) upon demonstration ofcompetence by examination or performance testing. The grade earned by the studenton the examination will be recorded on the permanent record card and will be countedtoward class ranking. Grade points will be determined by the level of the course forwhich the examination was taken.V. Tests and Grades1. Weekly Test ScheduleAs often as possible, the teachers will adhere to the following schedule inestablishing major test days:Weekly Test ScheduleMonday:Tuesday:Wednesday:Thursday:Friday:English/scienceall courses and subjects not otherwise listed /social studiesmathematics/Englishscience/all courses and subjects not otherwise listedsocial studies/mathematics2. Grading SystemAll grades on all assignments by every teacher will be by numerical designation.The total numerical scores shall be used in determining promotion, course credit,and participation in extracurricular and other activities. Grading guidelines, that isthe weight of daily/major grades, for each course/grade level are set by theteam/department and approved by the building principal. Grades are alsomaintained in the permanent records. Explanation of grades:SUBJECTCONDUCT90 – 100 (A) E = Excellent80 – 89 (B) S = Satisfactory75 – 79 (C) N = Needs Improvement70 – 74 (D) P = Poor0 – 69 Failing U = UnsatisfactoryA minimum of three major tests or their equivalent will be given each six weeks.The semester final examination (session) shall count no more than 16 percent ofthe total session grade. For grade averaging, the following formula will be used:First six-weeks' grade = 28 percentSecond six-weeks' grade = 28 percentThird six-weeks' grade = 28 percentSemester examination = 16 percentA student who misses the semester examination must have a note from either thefamily physician or the school nurse verifying the illness. If it is necessary for astudent to miss an examination, he should have his parent or guardian contact the-12-

INSTRUCTION, GRADING, AND REPORTS TO PARENTSnurse on the day of the exam. No exam will be given early. Make-up exams willbe given in the case of illness or death in the immediate family.A student missing an exam will be given a zero on the examination unless it wasmissed due to an excused absence. It must be made up in accordance with theschedule established by the school administration. A student may not obtain anearly dismissal from any scheduled semester exam.Each semester of a course will receive one-half credit and must be passedindependently.In grades 9-12, students may not repeat a course that has been satisfactorilycompleted in order to improve their grades.3. Auditing of CoursesHigh school courses may be audited under certain specified conditions. Anystudent interested in auditing a course should contact his/her counselor. A studentmust declare “auditing status” prior to the deadline for schedule changes at thebeginning of a semester.4. Pass/Fail CoursesPass/fail courses are available to senior students under certain specifiedconditions. Any student interested in taking a pass/fail course should contacthis/her counselor. The student must declare pass/fail status at time of courseselection or no later than the first day of class.5. Final Examination ExemptionsAll students in grades 9, 10, and 11 (regardless of the date of enrollment) may beexempted from the second semester final examination for each subject tested bythe Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) by passing thecorresponding TAKS test and having a minimum 70 average in the course for thesecond semester.Additionally, students in grades 9, 10, and 11 may earn an exemption in a coursenot tested in the TAKS program by meeting the bulleted guidelines below,receiving passing grades for the first semester in the class for which they areseeking an exemption, and having a second semester grade of 80 or above in thatclass.Students in grade 12 will be eligible for an exemption in all subjects if they meetthe bulleted requirements below, receive passing grades the first semester in theclass for which they are seeking an exemption, and have a second semester gradeof 80 or above in that class.Students that have met the requirements for early graduation will be eligible for anexemption in all subjects if they meet the bulleted requirements below and have afirst semester grade of 80 or above in that class.• Have no more than four (4) absences in the first semester and no more thanfour (4) absences in the second semester.• Have not received detention for tardies in either the first or second semester.-13-

INSTRUCTION, GRADING, AND REPORTS TO PARENTS• Have not been placed in the in-school suspension program, alternativeeducation classes, or suspended out of school in either the first or secondsemester.• Have maintained a conduct grade of "E," "S," or “N” during both the first andsecond semesters.A student’s textbook must be clear for all subjects before any final exam exemptionis awarded.Any student qualifying for an exemption may take the final exam if he/she believesit will improve his/her semester average.W. Standardized TestingIn addition to specific courses required for graduation, the State of Texas requires that astudent demonstrate mastery on all sections of the Exit Level State-Mandated Test inorder to receive a high school diploma. The Exit Level State-Mandated Test is the finaltest in a longitudinal testing sequence in grades 3–8, and 9–11.Beginning with the 2003-2004 school year, students who were enrolled in Grade 8 or alower grade on January 1, 2001, must fulfill testing requirements for graduation with theGrade 11 Exit Level Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS).Instructional placement in honors and gifted and talented classes also requires datafrom standardized testing as part of the criteria for enrollment in designated classes.These tests include an abilities test and the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills(TAKS). The absence of test data may preclude student placement into specialprograms.X. GraduationStudents will be required to graduate in the academic year of the completion of theminimum graduation requirements unless the student elects to attempt an advancedtranscript, at which time this student may remain the full four years.1. Determination of Class RankSeniors are ranked and honor graduates selected at the end of the first semester.A student must have earned grade point values in a minimum of 38 courses inorder to be included in class ranking. Class rank assigned to students with fewerthan 38 courses will be a relative position rank. For more information see yourcounselor. A preliminary class rank is available for students based upon theirrelative standing at the end of the junior year.The 2000–01 and ensuing years grade point values are as follows:Honors/GT/AP/Pre IB & IB/ Pre-APCourse Average Pre-AP-GT/Dual Credit Advanced Regular100 6.0 5.5 5.099 5.9 5.4 4.998 5.8 5.3 4.897 5.7 5.2 4.796 5.6 5.1 4.695 5.5 5.0 4.5-14-

INSTRUCTION, GRADING, AND REPORTS TO PARENTS94 5.4 4.9 4.493 5.3 4.8 4.392 5.2 4.7 4.291 5.1 4.6 4.190 5.0 4.5 4.089 4.9 4.4 3.988 4.8 4.3 3.887 4.7 4.2 3.786 4.6 4.1 3.685 4.5 4.0 3.584 4.4 3.9 3.483 4.3 3.8 3.382 4.2 3.7 3.281 4.1 3.6 3.180 4.0 3.5 3.079 3.8 3.3 2.878 3.6 3.1 2.677 3.4 2.9 2.476 3.2 2.7 2.275 3.0 2.5 2.074 1.8 *2.8 1.8 *2.3 1.873 1.6 *2.6 1.6 *2.1 1.672 1.4 *2.4 1.4 *1.9 1.471 1.2 *2.2 1.2 *1.7 1.270 1.0 *2.0 1.0 *1.5 1.0*Beginning with the freshman class of 2010-2011Grade point values are awarded at the end of the semester based on the course inwhich the final examination is administered.For more information on courses that receive advanced grade points, please seeAdvanced Grade Point Overview Chart in the appendix of this Student Handbook.Class rank is calculated by dividing the total points earned by the total number ofcourses for which the points were earned.When students enter the KISD from an accredited high school, numeric grades of70-100 will be awarded grade points on the basis of the numeric grade from thesending school based on the Klein ISD’s current grading scale and grade pointvalues. For numeric grades below 70 that were considered passing by the sendingschool, the lowest passing KISD grade points will be awarded.Students having prior instruction in a course at a non-accredited private or homeschool may be granted credit in secondary school subjects (grades 7-12) upondemonstration of competence by examination or performance testing. The gradeearned by the student on the examination will be recorded on the permanentrecord card and will be counted toward class ranking. Grade points will bedetermined by the level of the course for which the examination was taken.-15-

INSTRUCTION, GRADING, AND REPORTS TO PARENTS2. Honor GraduatesThe top 10 percent of the graduating class, based on 7 semesters (or theequivalent) of work, will be designated as honor graduates. From this group onestudent, chosen by a faculty-student committee, will represent the graduating classat commencement as the main speaker. A designated valedictorian andsalutatorian will be selected.Top 2% of ClassNext 3% of ClassNext 5% of ClassSumma Cum LaudeMagna Cum LaudeCum LaudeTo be recognized as an honor graduate at commencement, a student must beclassified as a senior at the beginning of the school year and be enrolled in a Kleinhigh school at the completion of the seventh semester. Honor graduates with lessthan 38 courses will receive recognition.3. Graduation CeremoniesAny KISD high school student who meets all state credit and exit-level assessmentrequirements for graduation may participate in a Klein ISD commencementprogram.If all requirements are met by the final day of the school year, the student mayparticipate in the commencement program that will occur in May or June.If all requirements are met during the summer months, the student may participatein the commencement program that will occur in August.Special education students will have the option to participate in one of the aboveceremonies in accordance with Senate Bill 673.Class ranking is established at the end of the first semester. Therefore, somestudents may not be ranked and listed as honor graduates.A student who has transferred to or from a Klein high school during the senior yearand has attended less than one semester will be given a Klein diploma if thesending or receiving school will not provide a diploma for that student.All students eligible to graduate must apply. This application will be available inthe registrar’s office.Seniors who will have completed all graduation requirements by the end of the firstsemester may apply for mid-term graduation. If the established deadline forapplication is met and first-semester courses are successfully completed, thesestudents will be permitted to participate in the graduation ceremony conducted atthe conclusion of the school year.Any junior student who plans to graduate in summer school following his/her junioryear must make application with the counselor by the end of the first six weeks ofthe graduation year. These students will be permitted to participate in thegraduation ceremonies conducted in August.-16-

INSTRUCTION, GRADING, AND REPORTS TO PARENTSThe granting of a student's diploma or participation in graduation exercises may bewithheld for committing any act of violence or any action that could reasonably becalculated to result in a breach or disturbance of the peace, or committing any actunbecoming reasonable decency, immediately preceding, during, or followinggraduation exercises.Y. College Entrance ExamsMost colleges require college entrance exams (either the SAT or ACT) prior to admittinga student. These tests are usually taken during a student's junior year and should betaken no later than the fall semester of his senior year. Each college specifies whichtest it requires. The section on admission requirements in the specific college catalogscontains correct testing information. Colleges also encourage application for admissionin the fall of one's senior year. Registration for college test dates closes approximatelyfour weeks prior to the actual test dates. Questions regarding college entranceexaminations should be addressed to the school counselor, and SAT and ACTregistration materials are available in the counseling office. Additional informationregarding test dates and registration deadlines is included in the Klein Planning YourFuture Junior/Senior Handbook. High school codes for the Klein district are as follows:Klein High School, 446690; Klein Collins High School, 446693, Klein Forest High School,443394; Klein Oak High School, 446691.The Texas High Education Assessment (THEA) is an instructional program designed toensure that students attending public institutions of higher learning in Texas andstudents entering educator preparation programs in Texas have the academic skillsnecessary to perform effectively in college level work. Mastery in three areas(mathematics, reading, and writing) is required for students entering state institutions ofhigher education in Texas and for students pursuing certification in teacher education toavoid being required to take remedial courses. The THEA test is administered oncollege campuses five times each year. Additional information is available from theschool counselor.Z. Reports to ParentsReport cards are given out the Friday following the end of the six-weeks' period to informstudents of their progress in each subject. Parents are urged to confer with the teachersabout grades during the teacher's conference period.Communication between teachers and parents is an important aspect of monitoringstudent academic progress. At the end of the first three weeks of a grading period, theteacher shall provide notice of progress to the parent or guardian of a student whosegrade average in any class is lower than 70, whose grade average is deemed borderlinefailing by the teacher, or whose grade average indicates a drop of the equivalent of twoor more letter grades since the previous grading period. All progress reports must bedated and a detailed record retained by the teacher. The administrative staff will beresponsible for monitoring this process.It is the responsibility of the teacher and the administrative staff to keep the parentsinformed of the student's major conduct infractions or habitual violations.Every student or parent is entitled to a full explanation of how the grade was determinedby the teacher, together with any recommendations and/or suggestions for improvement.-17-

INSTRUCTION, GRADING, AND REPORTS TO PARENTSAA. Review of Student RecordsParents and students 18 years of age or older shall have an opportunity for a hearing tochallenge the contents of the school records maintained at the individual schools toensure that the records are not inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of theprivacy or other rights of the students.BB. Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) NoticeThe Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA), 20 U.S.C. §1232h, requires KleinISD to notify parents and obtain consent or allow parents to opt their children out ofparticipating in certain school activities. These activities include a student survey,analysis, or evaluation that concerns one or more of the following eight areas (“protectedinformation surveys”):1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent;2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family;3. Sex behaviors or attitudes;4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior;5. Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close familyrelationships;6. Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, orministers;7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents; or8. Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility.This requirement also applies to the collection, disclosure, or use of student informationfor marketing purposes (“marketing surveys”), and certain physical exams andscreenings.Klein ISD will develop and adopt policies in consultation with parents, regarding theserights, and arrangements to protect student privacy in the administration of protectedinformation surveys and the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information formarketing, sales, or other distribution purposes. Klein ISD will directly notify parents ofthese policies at least annually at the start of each school year and after any substantivechanges. Klein ISD will also directly notify parents of students who are scheduled toparticipate in the specific activities or surveys noted below and will provide anopportunity for the parent to opt his or her child out of participation of the specific activityor survey. Klein ISD will make this notification to parents at the beginning of the schoolyear if the District has identified the specific or approximate dates of the activities orsurveys at that time. For surveys and activities scheduled after the school year starts,parents will be provided reasonable notification of the planned activities and surveyslisted below and be provided an opportunity to opt their child out of such activities andsurveys. Parents will also be provided an opportunity to review any pertinent surveys.Following is a list of the specific activities and surveys covered under this requirement:• Collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales, orother distribution• Administration of any protected information survey not funded in whole or inpart by the Department of Education• Any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening as describedabove.-18-

INSTRUCTION, GRADING, AND REPORTS TO PARENTSCC. Inquiries, Complaints, and AppealsComplaints under this policy (Board policy FNG) shall be submitted in writing on theStudent/Parent Complaint Form available in any campus main office or on the Klein ISDwebsite.After informal discussions with administration, if parents or students are dissatisfied withadministrative practices and decisions or a Board policy, they should submit aStudent/Parent Complaint Form to the supervising administrator, i.e., assistant principal,principal, or director, within ten (10) business days of the date that the problem orincident first occurred. Hand delivered filings shall be timely filed if received by theappropriate administrator or designee by the close of business on the deadline. Faxfilings shall be timely filed if they are received on or before the close of business on thedeadline, as indicated by the date/time shown on the fax copy. Mail filings shall betimely filed if they are postmarked by U.S. Mail on or before the deadline.If a resolution is not reached, at each step of the process it is the responsibility of theappealing party to move to the next level within ten (10) business days of theacknowledgment in kind from the administrator. The administrator shall respond in kindto the appealing party within ten (10) business days. At each level of the complaintprocess, mail responses shall be timely if they are postmarked by U.S. Mail on or beforethe deadline.Even after initiating the formal complaint process, students and parents are encouragedto seek informal resolution of their concerns. A student or parent whose concerns areresolved may withdraw a formal complaint at any time.The process described in this policy shall not be construed to create new or additionalrights beyond those granted by law or Board policy, nor to require a full evidentiaryhearing at any level.Complaints arising out of an event or a series of related events shall be addressed inone complaint. A student or parent shall not bring separate or serial complaints arisingfrom any event or series or events that have been or could have been addressed in aprevious complaint.After the Level One conference, no new documents may be submitted by theparent/student unless he/she did not know the documents existed (and in the exercise ofreasonable diligence would not have known of their existence) by the time of the LevelOne conference.All time limits shall be strictly followed unless modified by mutual written consent.If a complaint form or appeal notice is not timely filed, the complaint shall be dismissed,on written notice to the student or parent, at any point during the complaint process.“Days” shall mean District business days. In calculating time lines under this policy, theday a document is filed is “day zero,” and all deadlines shall be determined by countingthe following day as “day one.”Except as addressed by SPECIFIC COMPLAINTS, below, this policy applies to allcomplaints or grievances from students or parents.-19-

INSTRUCTION, GRADING, AND REPORTS TO PARENTSSpecific ComplaintsComplaints alleging certain forms of harassment shall be processed in accordance withBoard policy FFH. For more information on how to proceed with complaints regarding:1) Alleged discrimination, see Resolution of Complaints Arising Under CertainFederal Anti-Discrimination Laws in this handbook.2) Loss of credit on the basis of attendance, see FEC.3) Identification, evaluation, or educational placement of a student with a disabilitywithin the scope of Section 504, see FB.4) Identification, evaluation, educational placement, or discipline of a student witha disability within the scope of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act,see EHBA, FOF, and the parents’ rights handbook provided to parents of allstudents referred to special education.5) Instructional materials, see EFA.6) On-campus distribution of nonschool materials, see FNAA.7) A commissioned peace officer who is an employee of the District, see CKE.8) Appeals of the Student Conduct proceed as follows:a. Consequences of Level I offenses may be appealed to the campusprincipal. No further appeal is available.b. Consequences of Level II offenses that do not result in DAEP placementmay be appealed to the Executive Director for School Administration. Nofurther appeal is available.c. Consequences of Level II offenses resulting in DAEP placement may beappealed to the Associate Superintendent for School Administration. Nofurther appeal is available.d. Consequences of Level III offenses that do not result in expulsion may beappealed to the Associate Superintendent for School Administration. Nofurther appeal is available.e. Consequences of Level III offenses that result in expulsion may beappealed to the Board of Trustees.f. Consequences of Level IV offenses may be appealed to the Board ofTrustees.9) Removal to a disciplinary alternative education program, see FOC.10) Expulsion, see FOD and the Student Code of Conduct.The Appeal ProcessUpon inquiry, the appealing party shall be provided with the names and locations ofthose administrators who are at each step in the appeals process. Requests for namesmay be directed to the supervising administrator or to the superintendent.If a resolution is not reached with the appropriate administrators in the order notedabove, the person should submit a written Student/Parent Complaint Appeal Notice formto the associate superintendent responsible for that phase of the school district'soperations.If a party is not satisfied with the explanation or actions of the associate superintendent,the person should submit a Student/Parent Complaint Appeal Notice form to thesuperintendent.Appeal to the BoardIf the party cannot reach a mutually agreeable solution with the superintendent, thecomplainant shall file a Student/Parent Complaint Appeal Notice with the Board for a-20-

INSTRUCTION, GRADING, AND REPORTS TO PARENTSBoard review. The appeal shall be filed within ten (10) business days of thesuperintendent’s decision.The appeal shall be presented to a designated hearing officer who is not an employee ofthe Klein ISD within fifteen (15) business days of receipt. An audiotape record of theproceeding before the hearing officer shall be made. The hearing officer shall make awritten recommendation for disposition to the Board of Trustees within ten (10) businessdays following the hearing. The Board shall review the hearing officer’s writtenrecommendation at its first regular meeting following receipt of same. The time framemay be adjusted, however, as practicable.The complainant and the administration shall be provided a copy of the recommendationprior to such meeting. No testimony or new evidence shall be taken at the Board level.The Board may decide to accept, reject, or modify the recommendation of the hearingofficer.Communication with the Board for Purpose Other Than an Appeal of a ComplaintIf a school district resident, employee, vendor, or potential vendor desires to formallycommunicate with the Board of Trustees for a purpose other than an appeal of acomplaint as noted above, the individual may:1. Send a letter containing the information to be shared to the president of theBoard at the KISD central office, 7200 Spring-Cypress Road, Klein, Texas,77379-3215;2. Make an oral or written presentation to the Board at a meeting on any topic thatis listed on the agenda; or,3. Sign up to make comments on either agenda or nonagenda topics asdescribed below.Audience participation at a Board meeting is limited to the public comment portion of themeeting designated for that purpose. At all other times during a Board meeting, theaudience shall not enter into discussion or debate on matters being considered by theboard, unless requested by the presiding officer.At regular meetings, the Board shall allot approximately twenty (20) minutes to hearpersons who desire to make comments to the Board. Persons who wish to participate inthis portion of the meeting shall sign up with the Board secretary before the meetingbegins and shall indicate the topic about which they wish to speak.Presentations are limited to the four specific purposes listed:1. To discuss an item that appears on the agenda/notice of meeting2. To make a request for specific factual information3. To ask for a recitation of existing policy4. To redress grievances.No presentation shall exceed five minutes unless extended by majority vote of theBoard. Individual presentations shall not mention any individual by name or position orcontain any personally identifiable references.Specific factual information or recitation of existing policy may be furnished in responseto inquiries, but the Board shall not deliberate or decide regarding any subject that is notincluded on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting. The Board may consider a-21-

INSTRUCTION, GRADING, AND REPORTS TO PARENTSproposal to place the subject of a public comment on the agenda of a subsequentmeeting, in which case it may be discussed by the Board.The presiding officer or designee shall determine whether a person addressing theBoard has attempted to solve a matter administratively through resolution channelsestablished by policy. If not, the person shall be referred to the appropriate Board policyto seek resolution: Employee complaints: DGBA; Student or parent complaints: FNG;Public complaints: GF.The Board shall not tolerate disruption of the meeting by members of the audience. If,after at least one warning from the presiding officer, any person continues to disrupt themeeting by his or her words or actions, the presiding officer may request assistance fromlaw enforcement officials to have the person removed from the meeting.-22-

HONORS AND AWARDSHONORS, AWARDS, AND SCHOLARSHIPSA. Honor RollAn honor roll is posted at the end of each six-weeks' reporting period. The honor rollwill be listed alphabetically by grade level in the following manner:1* 2*All "A's""A's" and 1 or 2 "B's"(In honors, GT, and Pre-AP classes, the "B" is equivalent to an "A" and the “C” isequivalent to a “B” in a regular class.)*Names of the lists will be determined by the individual schools.B. National Honor SocietyFor nearly fifty years, the National Honor Society has worked to bring theaccomplishments of outstanding high school students to the attention of theirclassmates, their parents, their communities, and the colleges they plan to attend. Eachyear after the first semester, the new members of the Klein chapter of the NationalHonor Society are selected by members of the faculty council. Candidates eligible formembership in a chapter must have a minimum grade average of “A” or its equivalent,be recommended by the faculty council, and have attended at least one semester of thecurrent school year. Only students in grades 11 and 12 are eligible for membership,based on scholarship, service, leadership, and character.There will be a separate selection period in November of each year in which returningseniors who were in attendance at a Klein high school the previous semester will bescreened to determine academic eligibility. Selected senior students will be given acertificate of membership and will participate in the annual induction ceremony.C. ScholarshipsInformation concerning scholarships is available at the office of the counselor. Studentsshould write the financial aid office of their prospective college or university. Proceduresfor applying for specific financial aid for scholarships at the university are disseminatedthrough that office. College financial aid and scholarship information is also included inthe KISD Planning Your Future Junior/Senior Handbook.-23-

STUDENT ACTIVITIESSTUDENT ACTIVITIESFrom the extracurricular activities of Klein high schools, students learn to plan, toorganize, and to jointly carry out the projects and events which contribute to theenjoyment and wholesome development of the entire student body. The good schoolcitizen not only participates in an organization or activity of his choice, but also supportsthe efforts of all organizations and groups in his desire to keep his high school at the topin the state.We would like to have all of our parents join the booster clubs that have been organizedto offer support and encouragement for various activities. However, we understand andrespect whatever choice is made regarding membership. Parental involvement inbooster clubs is not a prerequisite to student participation in any club or activity for whichthe booster club has been organized.A. Descriptions of Student ActivitiesThe following are descriptions of selected student activities:1. Drill TeamThe drill team is the most visible component of the high school dance program.The drill team performs at all football games, school spirit events, and selectedbasketball games. They also compete at local, state, and national events. Thedrill team provides a significant amount of service to their campus throughout theyear.2. CheerleadersThe cheerleaders work to improve school spirit and competition, support and cheerat all athletic events, and work to create an atmosphere of pride and enthusiasmwithin the school.There are usually three groups of high school cheerleaders: freshman, juniorvarsity, and varsity.At the time of the tryouts the mascot may be either a sophomore or a juniorstudent. Tryouts will take place in the spring semester for the following schoolyear.3. Instrumental Music OrganizationsThe high school bands and orchestras participate in University InterscholasticLeague (UIL) contests, festivals, solo and ensemble contests, and concertsthroughout the year.The marching band rehearses after school daily during football season andperforms at all football games as well as UIL Marching Contest and other selectedcontests. The color guard is part of the marching band and attends all events withthe marching band and may include an indoor guard in the spring semester.-24-

STUDENT ACTIVITIES4. Vocal Music OrganizationsThe choral department is made up of multiple choirs that participate in UILcontests, festivals, solo and ensemble contests, and concerts throughout the year.5. Theater ArtsThe theater department is involved in a variety of productions throughout the yearwhich usually include a UIL One-Act play, a musical, a children’s event, and somestudent-directed plays. Students may earn points to become members of thecampus’ chapter of the International Thespian Society.6. Forensic Arts (Speech)The Forensic Arts League is a member of the National Forensic League and theTexas Forensic Association. Students compete in these organizations as well asUIL and various invitational speech tournaments across the state. The local clubparticipates in school and community programs and sponsors activities such as anannual invitational tournament and variety show.7. NewspaperThe high school newspaper is published periodically during the school year by thenewspaper production (advanced journalism) students and is provided at no costto each student.8. YearbookThe yearbook staff plans and assembles the school annual.9. Career and Technical Clubs and ChaptersCareer and technical education clubs and chapters include BPA, DECA, FFA,FCCLA, Skills USA-VICA, TSA, and HOSA. These organizations compete on thelocal, district, area, state, and national levels. The clubs and chapters serve tobuild leadership and cooperation among the members. All clubs are active andmeet monthly.10. Academic DecathlonThe purposes of the Academic Decathlon are as follows: to encourage students todevelop a greater respect for knowledge, to promote wholesome interschoolcompetition in academic areas of study and interest, to stimulate intellectual growthand achievement, and to encourage public interest and awareness of outstandingprograms in our schools.A unique aspect of the decathlon format is that it is designed to include studentsfrom all academic backgrounds. Each nine-member team must have threestudents whose grade point averages fall into the “C” or varsity category, threestudents in the “B” or scholastic category, and the remaining three students in thehonors category. (Varsity: 0.00-2.99 GPA; Scholastic: 3.00-3.74 GPA, Honors:3.75-4.00 GPA.)-25-

STUDENT ACTIVITIES11. Senior ClassSeniors may have certain hall and dress privileges on certain days to promoteschool spirit if approved by the principal of the school.12. Junior ClassIn order to finance the traditional Senior Prom for the senior year, members of thejunior class have fund-raising activities throughout the school year. Juniors maypurchase their senior rings during the spring of their junior year provided they willbe classified as seniors at the end of the school term. The junior class competesin all contests for class spirit award.13. Sophomore ClassThe sophomore class has traditionally participated in activities to benefit theschool. Special duties and activities are performed by its officers and members tohelp school staff and promote school spirit.14. Freshman ClassSpecific duties and responsibilities are performed by the officers and members ofthe freshman class in cooperation with the administrative staff for the efficientfunctioning of the campus.B. Interscholastic LeagueUniversity Interscholastic League activities give many opportunities for students toprepare and compete in literary and athletic events under proper guidance andregulations. Aside from the recognition the students receive for themselves and for theschool, the major value they gain is developing qualities of leadership and performance.Students are encouraged to take part in activities fitted to their abilities and interests.1. Academic EventsEach spring academic groups are formed in spelling, ready writing, computerapplications, poetry interpretation, prose, science, number sense, calculator,informative speech, debate, persuasive speaking, journalism, accounting, literarycriticism, current issues, mathematics, computer science, and one-act playcompetition. From these groups are selected the students who will represent thehigh school at district, regional, and state meets.2. Athletic EventsKlein schools participate in League athletic events which include football,basketball, track, golf, baseball, softball, volleyball, cross country, tennis,swimming, soccer, and wrestling. All athletic competition is governed by theUniversity Interscholastic League.-26-

STUDENT ACTIVITIESBeginning and Ending Dates for All Varsity Sports:*Boys Beginning EndingFootball August 9 Last scheduled gameBasketball October 27 Last scheduled gameBaseball January 28 Last scheduled gameTrack December 1 District track meetCross Country August 2 District meetGolf August 2 District tournamentTennis August 2 District tournamentSwimming October 1 District meetSoccer November 29 Last scheduled gameWrestling 1st day of school District tournamentFootballSpring TrainingBetween the close of the district season and the last dayof school, a school may conduct 18 days of practicewithin any 30 consecutive calendar days.Girls Beginning EndingVolleyball August 2 Last scheduled gameBasketball October 20 Last scheduled gameTrack December 1 District meetCross Country August 2 District meetGolf August 2 District tournamentTennis August 2 District tournamentSwimming October 1 District meetSoccer November 29 Last scheduled gameSoftball January 21 Last scheduled gameWrestling 1st day of school District tournament*Team sports start dates are set by the University Interscholastic League.Individual sport start dates are set by the local district, school, or coach.The ending date for most of the sports is the district meet, district tournament, orlast scheduled game. This, of course, does not apply to a team or individual thatadvances beyond these dates in the playoffs.All student athletes must have a physical examination prior to participation in asport. This includes off-season programs and tryouts. The physical must be onthe UIL/KISD form and taken on a yearly basis. Each student athlete must alsohave an emergency information card on file along with parent/guardian signatureson the parent/guardian permit and insurance information sheet. The student mustsign the General Eligibility Rules sheet.The school district will arrange for a physical to be given to male and femaleathletes, cheerleading, and drill team participants (grades 7–12) in the spring.There will be a small fee for this physical. Students who do not get their physicalsat this time must arrange and pay for their own.-27-

STUDENT ACTIVITIES3. Music EventsIndividuals, ensembles, and organizations from both the instrumental and choraldepartments participate in the League's annual music competition. During themeet, they are judged against a standard of excellence and rated accordingly byoutstanding people in the field of music.C. Participation in School-Sponsored Activities1. School-sponsored activities and trips are considered an extension of the schoolprogram; therefore, all policies and regulations are in effect.2. Students found in violation of school policies risk disciplinary action and loss ofschool activity and travel privilege.3. For certain violations of policy, parents will be contacted and the student senthome at his/her own expense as quickly as arrangements can be made to do so.Sponsors will not be expected to remain responsible for uncooperative students.4. Students on school-sponsored trips or activities are to remain at the locationsspecified by their sponsors.5. Students on school-sponsored trips or activities will refrain from riding in anyvehicles other than those specified by their sponsors.6. When a student is traveling with a school-sponsored group, he/she will not bereleased to anyone until the group returns to the school campus. Should a parentwish to pick up a student prior to the end of the trip, the request for considerationmust be made to the sponsor in writing before the trip begins.7. Students who have the privilege of taking part in a school activity or trip duringschool time are expected to maintain passing grades, good attendance andconduct, and to make up work missed on a reasonable schedule to be determinedby the teacher.D. Eligibility for Tryouts (UIL teams, organizations, cheerleader, drill team)In order to try out for any UIL team or organization, for cheerleader, or for drill team, astudent must currently be a resident of the attendance zone in which the school forwhich the student is trying out is located, or have an approved transfer from the office ofschool administration to attend that school for the next school year, prior to the tryouts.Please see the Constitution of the individual team or organization for additional eligibilityrequirements.E. Extracurricular Practice/Participation LimitationsPractices, performances, competitions, and contests by any Klein Independent SchoolDistrict student groups may not be scheduled on a Sunday with the exception of UILArea, Regional, and State competition which is permissible if, due to unavoidablecircumstances which cause hardship to participating schools, they are approved inadvance as required by a specific section of the Constitution and Contest Rules of theUniversity Interscholastic League (UIL).-28-

STUDENT ACTIVITIESStudents in a performing group will be restricted in their participation in practices andperformances on Saturdays and holidays to eight (8) hours per day, exclusive of breaks,meals, and travel time. In no case should a practice/rehearsal held at a KISD facilityextend past 11:30 p.m. The staff member in charge of a performing or competing groupis responsible for monitoring and enforcing this regulation.If a performing group or its sponsor/director decides to conduct additional performancesbeyond those that have been scheduled and placed on the school’s activity calendar, todo so will require a written request to the school principal and an in-kind response.The following guidelines are required by the State Board of Education and adopted inaccordance with Title 19, Part 11, Chapter 97 of the Texas Administrative Code.Except as permitted by University Interscholastic League rules, a student may notparticipate in more than one contest or performance per week, and practice and/orrehearsal outside of the school day is limited to eight hours per week per activity. Thisrestriction does not apply from the end of the school day on the final day of one schoolweek until 12:01 a.m. on the beginning of another school week and on school holidaysor for tournaments, postseason competition, and contests postponed by weather orpublic disaster. A school week is defined as beginning at 12:01 a.m. on the firstinstructional day of the calendar week and ending at the close of instruction on the lastinstructional day of the calendar week excluding holidays.A student will not be permitted to be absent from class in any course more than eighttimes during any one semester course or a total of ten per year in order to participate inany school-related activities on or off campus.Students who are placed in the alternative education classes, suspended out of school,or placed in in-school suspension are not eligible for extracurricular activities on theday(s) of the placement or suspension.A student in grades 9-12 may participate in extracurricular activities on or off campus atthe beginning of the school year only if the student has earned the cumulative number ofcredits in state-approved courses indicated below:• beginning at the 9th grade year — have been promoted from the 8th grade to the9th;• beginning of the 10th grade year — at least 5 credits toward graduation;• beginning of the 11th grade year — at least 10 credits toward graduation or duringthe preceding 12 months must have earned 5 credits; and• beginning of the 12th grade year — at least 15 credits toward graduation or duringthe preceding 12 months must have earned 5 credits.In order to be eligible to participate in an extracurricular activity event for a six-weeks'period following the initial six-weeks' period of a school year, a student must not have arecorded grade average lower than 70 on a scale of 0 to 100 in any course for thatpreceding six-weeks' period. A student whose six-weeks' evaluation grade average inany course is lower than 70 shall be suspended from participation in any UILextracurricular activity. The suspension continues for at least three weeks. At that timethe student must be passing all work with a grade of 70 or better to regain eligibility.While a student is suspended (3 weeks or 6 weeks) that student may practice orrehearse with other students for an extracurricular activity but may not participate in acompetition or other public performance. Ineligible students shall not travel with the-29-

STUDENT ACTIVITIESschool organization to a contest, sit with them, or wear uniforms during a contest. Astudent whose recorded six weeks’ average is less than 70 in an exempted course asoutlined by current state law will maintain eligibility for UIL extracurricular activities. Allstudents are eligible during a school holiday of a full calendar week or more.During the period a student is expelled, is suspended out of school, is in the in-schoolsuspension program, or placed in a discipline alternative education program, he or shemay not participate in any regular or extracurricular activities.F. Clubs and OrganizationsThere are many clubs and organizations that have been established and will have aregularly assigned meeting time. The following list is not all-inclusive:Academic Challenge TeamAcademic DecathlonAcademic OctathlonArt ClubBandBass Fishing ClubBowlingBusiness Professionals of AmericaChess ClubCitizen BeeChoirDECADeaf Communications ClubJETSKey ClubLatin ClubLatin National Honor SocietyLibrary and AVMedical CareersMu Alpha ThetaNational Honor SocietyOrchestraPolitical Insight GroupDrama ClubFellowship of Christian AthletesFamily, Career, & Community Leaders of AmericaFFAForensic Arts LeagueFrench ClubFrench National Honor SocietyFuture TeachersGeneral Mechanical TradesGerman ClubGerman National Honor SocietyHOSAScience ClubSki Club (Water)Skills USA–VICASpanish ClubSpanish National Honor SocietySTARSThespian SocietyTICPTSAYouth for ChristG. Forming New Clubs and/or OrganizationsStudents desiring to form new clubs and/or organizations should use the followingprocedure:• Contact a teacher willing to sponsor the club or organization• Have a minimum of ten students sign a letter asking for the establishment of theclub or organization• Submit the petition, sponsor's name, and a statement of aims, activities, andmajor projects to the appropriate administrator.For non-curriculum clubs the following additional criteria must be followed:• Written parental permission is required for a student to participate in the club ororganization.-30-

STUDENT ACTIVITIES• Certification is required of all sponsor applicants seeking to form a noncurriculum-relatedclub under Board of Trustees Policy FNAB (local).• Full compliance with Board of Trustees Policy FNAB (local).The student/parent permission form, sponsor compliance form, and Board of TrusteesPolicy FNAB (local), Student Expression: Use of School Facilities for NonschoolPurposes, are located in the appendix of this handbook.H. Holding Elected OfficesStudents will not be allowed to hold simultaneously more than one of the offices listedbelow in items 1–2. However, students may run for more than one office. Studentsmust submit their first and second choice in writing and in advance of the elections,which will occur during the spring semester of the school year. In the event a studentreceives the greatest number of votes for both offices, he or she will be declared thewinner, consistent with the previously submitted choices. Their second choice will go tothe candidate with the next highest number of votes for that position.1. Student Council President2. Class PresidentA student may not hold one of the above presidencies and simultaneously be thepresident of any club or organization listed in paragraph F, “Club and Organizations,”above, with the exception of the National Honor Society because it is an honoraryorganization. However, a student may be president of more than one club ororganization listed in F, above. For example, a student could be president of both theKey Club and the JETS.-31-

STUDENT SERVICESSTUDENT SERVICESA. Bulletin BoardA student bulletin board is provided for items of interest to the students and containsspecial information as to activities, contests, scholarships, college, etc. Any informationto be placed on the bulletin board must be approved by an assistant principal. All nonschoolbulletins must be approved by the administration.B. CafeteriaThe only food provided to or consumed by students during the school day on schoolpremises shall be that provided by the school district's food service department,prepared under the supervision of the appropriate school personnel, purchased invending machines, prepared and supplied by the teacher for instructional purposes,canned or bottled drinks, approved by the school district’s food service department, orfood brought to the school by the students for their own consumption. With the approvalof the campus principal, food for special student activities during the school day may beprovided. Food may not be sold to any student during the breakfast or lunch mealperiods: examples (fundraisers, school store, school club, team, or organization).Meals served in the cafeteria are inexpensive and well-prepared. Plate lunches must beeaten in the cafeteria. Students may purchase from the snack bar or bring sack lunches.Food from snack bars and lunches may be eaten in the student center. No food, drink,or gum is to be taken outside of the food serving or dispensing areas.Students are expected to pick up their own trash and return their trays and utensils tothe proper place. Trash cans are available in the cafeteria and student center.Students may not cut in line or permit friends to do so. Students may not request otherstudents in line to purchase food.Students are expected to remain within the cafeteria, snack bar, and student centerareas during lunch periods. Students are not permitted in the parking lots during thistime.Failure on the part of the student to follow these rules of conduct or conduct by thestudent deemed disruptive or inappropriate will result in disciplinary action.Breakfast and lunch menus, nutrition information, account balance information, andcredit card deposits may be accessed through the food service department web page athttp://kleinfood.kleinisd.net or through a link from the district’s main web page atwww.kleinisd.net.Klein ISD Food Service will accept the following methods of payment for full or reducedprice meals and a la carte items: cash, check, money orders, or online paymentsthrough PayPams. If during a school year, a student, parent, or guardian presents twochecks that are returned for insufficient funds, that student(s) and parent(s)/guardian(s)will no longer be allowed to pay by check and will be required to pay by one of the otheraccepted methods of payment.When a student has forgotten lunch money or does not have money on account, and isunable to pay for his/her meal, the student should inform a campus administrator.-32-

STUDENT SERVICESC. Fire Drills and Disaster DrillsTo prepare the students for an orderly evacuation of the building during an emergency,drills are held throughout the school year, and all students and faculty are required toparticipate in such drills. An obstructed or unobstructed fire alarm drill will be conductedon an alternate basis each month. Disaster drills will be conducted once each semester.For this purpose, either drill or emergency, three bells will be sounded at intervals. Atthis time, the students are to leave what they are doing and move quickly and quietly outof the building. Students are to remain quiet upon leaving and reentering the building.In the case of a drill, two short bells will summon the return of the students to theirclassrooms.D. Guidance and CounselingGuidance services will be available to all students. The principal, counselors, and allteachers are ready to give personal, educational, and vocational counseling andguidance whenever it is needed. The scope of the services provided by the counselorsincludes orientation, individual inventories and case studies, information-giving,individual and group counseling, placement and scheduling, pupil appraisal,standardized testing and interpretation, identification of students with special abilities orneeds, parent consultations, and referrals to outside agencies. Parents are encouragedto call the counselor for information or assistance on any matter concerning thestudents.In order to provide a more effective guidance program in the secondary schools, thefollowing guidelines have been formulated:1. The primary focus of the program is directed toward educational guidance withemphasis upon direct contact with both parents and students.2. A fixed sequence of conferences with students and parents has been establishedthat begins in grade 8 and continues through grade 12. The sequence is asfollows:a. Grade 7: Individual conferences with parents and students to discuss HighSchool credit course options offered at the Intermediate level.b. Grade 8: Individual conferences with parents and students to establish a fouryearplan for the student.c. Grade 9: Individual conferences with the student to review the four-year planwith parental approval of any changes.d. Grade 10: Individual conferences with parents and students for major review ofthe four-year plan.e. Grade 11: Individual conferences with students to review four-year plan withparental approval of any changes.f. Grade 12: Final conferences with parents and students to ensure proper stepsare being followed to meet individual student needs.3. Assignment of a counselor is made upon the student's entry into high school andthe counselor continues with this student until graduation unless reassignment ofstudents is required to balance counselor load.-33-

STUDENT SERVICES4. Group guidance directed toward meeting needs of a specific group of individuals isscheduled in addition to the individual conferences.5. Counselors use available data to assist students and parents in planning theeducational program.6. Provisions are made for certain students to distribute some of the more rigorouscourses over the four years of high school instead of the heavy concentration inthe first two years.Please refer to the section in the High School Class Catalog and Course Guidelineswhich addresses registration and the dropping of classes.E. Health ServicesPlease refer to section H of the administrative and service personnel portion of thishandbook for a summary of health services.F. Identification CardsAn identification card is prepared for each student enrolled at the high school. The cardcontains the following information: the student's picture, name, grade level, and dataprocessing number.The cards will serve the following purposes:• Identification• Admission to student activities• School library utilizationEach student will be required to carry this identification card on his/her person at alltimes while on campus. Refusal to render this card or to properly identify oneself whenrequested by any school personnel may bring severe disciplinary action. The cost ofreplacing this card, if lost, is $3.50. Identification, at any time, of each student on thehigh school campus serves to protect the entire student body.G. LibraryLibraries are open during the day as well as before and after school. Times vary bycampus. Students will be held responsible for any damage to a library book and for fullreplacement charge of any book lost by the student.H. Lost and FoundPolicies for “lost and found” items will be established by the individual schools.I. Pest ControlThe school periodically applies pesticides indoors, and information on the application ofpesticides is available from the District IPM Coordinator at the maintenance department.J. Textbooks/Library Books/Electronic Textbooks/Technological EquipmentMost textbooks are loaned to the student by the State of Texas. State law requires thestudent to keep the book covered, to record his name in ink on the front label, and toreturn the book in reasonable condition.-34-

STUDENT SERVICESLibrary books are issued by the district at no cost to the student. They are the propertyof the district, and it is the responsibility of each student to protect each book and tokeep it clean and in good condition at all times.Students are responsible for replacing all books lost, stolen, or otherwise rendereduseless, regardless of the reason for loss or damage. At the time the book is issued, thestudent should check the book for wear. If pages are missing or the book is otherwisedamaged, the student should discuss this with his teacher so that he will not be chargedwith the damage. A report card will not be issued until all textbook and library recordsare cleared.1. Payment for Lost BooksThe payment for lost textbooks must be made to the appropriate assistantprincipal. In case a book is lost during the semester, it must be paid for beforeanother book can be issued. The payment for lost library books must be made tothe librarian.Contract or replacement prices shall be charged for all books sold, lost, or forwhich proper accounting has not been made, regardless of the length of time thebooks have been in use in the local school system. This means that the studentwill have to pay the full contract or replacement price of the book, regardless of theage of the book.If a library book is paid for and later found, a refund will be made within one year ofthe payment.2. Payment for Damaged Books, Electronic Textbooks, and TechnologicalEquipmentAny damage must be paid for according to the following scale:• For excessive writing in books: one-quarter of the price• For artistic drawing in books: one-half of the price• For any missing page: full price• For losing or tearing off the cover: full price• For water damage: full price• For other damages: price determined by amount of damage,cost to repair, or other applicablefactors.K. TransportationThe Board of Trustees of the Klein Independent School District has adopted thefollowing rules of conduct for pupils while being transported by buses owned, operated,or controlled by the school district. These rules have been formulated to provide thesafest and most efficient transportation of pupils to and from school and/or relatedactivities. Any violation of these rules will be reported by the bus driver to the respectiveprincipal for corrective action, and all principals are directed to enforce these safety rulesby the appropriate action, which may include the temporary or permanent withdrawal ofriding privileges, depending upon the seriousness of the violation and all othercircumstances of each individual case.*1. Students must ride their assigned bus to and from the bus stop nearest theirresidential or rural address, with the following exceptions:-35-

STUDENT SERVICESa. If the parent/guardian of an eligible or ineligible bus student is temporarily outof-townand the student is spending one or more nights with a host familyresiding in the school attendance zone, arrangements may be made fortransportation. A written request must be directed to the principal and approvalis subject to seating availability on the bus as determined by the director oftransportation.b. A high school student in grades 9-12 may be picked up as his/her home anddelivered to another residence after school by written request and securingprincipal approval in consultation with the director of transportation, provided itis within the same attendance zone.c. A parent/guardian may designate a child-care facility or grandparent’sresidence as the place where the student obtains transportation to and fromschool, provided the location is in the same attendance zone and on anapproved bus route.d. In most instances the designated bus stop will be the intersection nearest thestudent's residence or a stop as designated by the transportation department.*The principal, in consultation with the director of transportation, may approve therequested bus change if: (1) both the parent and the care provider sign the KISDBus Change Request and Release of Liability form and submit it to the schoolprincipal a minimum of five school days in advance of the bus change; and (2) thecare provider has his/her signature notarized. If approved, only one additionalrequest to change buses for exceptions (b) or (c) may be allowed during the sameschool year.2. The driver is in full charge of the bus and pupils. Pupils must obey the driverpromptly. Disobedience and rudeness will not be tolerated.3. Pupils must obey students that the driver appoints to direct the group inemergencies.4. Derogatory remarks to the driver or other students about discipline ortransportation will not be tolerated. Please make all complaints to the director oftransportation.5. Unnecessary conversation with the driver is prohibited. No pupil may engage inconversation with the driver while the bus is in motion except in emergencies orunusual situations.6. Outside of ordinary conversation, classroom conduct and decorum is to beobserved on the bus at all times.7. Pupils must refrain from using obscene or profane speech and indecent gestures,actions, or conduct while riding in the bus or prior to boarding or after leaving thebus.8. No pupils may use, or have in their possession, any tobacco product, alcoholicbeverage, dangerous drug, or controlled substance as defined by the Texasstatutes while riding in the bus.-36-

STUDENT SERVICES9. Pupils must not throw paper, rubbish, or other objects out of the bus, on the floor,or at any other pupil or driver.10. Pupils must not, at any time, extend any part of their bodies out the bus windows,nor shall they in any way touch or hang onto the bus before boarding or afterleaving.11. Pupils must not try to get on or off the bus or move about within the bus while it isin motion.12. Pupils must not write on or deface any part of the bus. Any damage to the busmust be reported to the driver immediately. Pupils who write on or deface any partof the bus are subject to suspension and restitution for damages.13. After the initial seating choice, students must sit in their assigned seats each day.Students are responsible for any vandalism to that seat and to their area.14. Drinks are not permitted on the bus unless they are a part of the lunch. Food ordrink may not be consumed on the school bus. Exceptions may be made onextracurricular trips, with the approval of the director of transportation.15. Glass containers of any type may not be brought on the school bus.16. No live animals may be transported on school buses.17. The emergency door will be used only in emergencies.18. Boarding school buses:a. Do not be late. Be at your stop on time. The bus cannot wait.b. Do not stand in the roadway.c. Maintain a single-file line, six feet from where the bus will stop.d. Be seated and remain seated until the bus arrives at your school.19. Departing school buses:a. Depart from the bus in an orderly manner, moving some three feet,perpendicular and some 15 feet forward. Those students who need to crossthe roadway must stop and await the signal from the bus driver.b. Do not walk down the side of the bus or behind the bus.20. Fighting or scuffling in any form while waiting for the bus or riding on the bus mayresult in suspension of bus-riding privileges.21. All pupils desiring transportation must file a transportation request form at theirrespective school.22. Students must respect private property at each designated bus stop.23. Students are not permitted to bring skateboards on the bus.-37-

STUDENT SERVICESFailure to abide by the aforementioned rules will be handled according to the followingguidelines:Minor (Persistent) MisconductEach student will receive three (3) warnings from the bus driver before a writtendiscipline notice is completed and forwarded to the campus administration.1. 1st written report: Warning from campus assistant principal or one (1) day bussuspension2. 2nd written report: One (1) day bus suspension3. 3rd written report: Three (3) day bus suspension4. 4th written report: Five (5) day bus suspension5. 5th written report: Ten (10) day bus suspension6. 6th written report: Twenty (20) day bus suspension7. 7th written report: Bus suspension for the remainder of the current school year.Serious MisconductAt a minimum, disciplinary action should begin with #4, above.1. 1st written report: Five (5) day bus suspension2. 2nd written report: Ten (10) day bus suspension3. 3rd written report: Twenty (20) day bus suspension4. 4th written report: Bus suspension for the remainder of the current school year.Campus administrators may remove a student from a bus at any time for safety reasons.Parents will be contacted to pick up the student.L. Use of the Klein Electronic Communications SystemAccess to the Klein Network/Internet is governed by the Student Guidelines forAcceptable Use of Technology Resources (see Appendix). Internet access is an integralpart of the instructional program directed by teachers. Students will be given access tothe Internet to conduct research and participate in other educational activities. Studentwork may be published on the Internet showing only first initial, last name or first nameonly unless a written objection is on file.M. Waiver of Student FeesThe Klein Independent School District will waive any required deposit or required studentfee when it has been established that the pupil and his or her parent or guardian areunable to pay. It is the responsibility of the pupil to notify the school employee collectingthe deposit or fee, in writing, to request a waiver. The request will be forwarded to thebuilding principal for approval. All requests and action will be confidential.-38-

(Attendance) REGULATIONSREGULATIONSA. Attendance1. Enrollment RequirementsEvery child in this state who is a citizen of the United States or a legally admittedalien and who is over the age of five years and not over the age of 21 years on thefirst day of September of the year in which admission is sought shall be permitted toenroll if his parent, guardian, or the person having lawful control of him under anorder of the court resides in the KISD. No other adult may register a child unless therequirements in paragraph 4, below, have been met. Questions concerning theserequirements should be addressed to the associate superintendent for schooladministration.All students must be enrolled with their legal name as it appears on the birthcertificate issued by the official registrar of the state or foreign country in which thechild was born. Change of the name of pupils may be accomplished only throughcourt action or due process of law.A current Registration Card (i.e. AGR/Age, Grade, Registration) which has beendated and signed by the parent(s), guardian(s), or other person(s) having lawfulcontrol under order of a court, must be on file at the campus for ALL students(returning and new). Enrollment is conditional pending receipt of this registrationcard.Checklist of Enrollment Requirements• Proof of identity (For example: birth certificate, social security card, passport, ordriver’s license)• Transcript of work (report card, progress report, evaluation report that is printed,written, signed by school personnel to designate grade level). It is theresponsibility of the parents to secure this information.• A statement, book card, withdrawal form, or computer card clearing their recordfrom the previous school• Immunization record, either from the previous school or the family doctor• Proof of residence in the Klein ISD. A lease agreement, light, water, or gas billwith your name and address is acceptable. Telephone bills cannot be accepted.• Completed registration card for attendance and emergency procedure card to beused in the event of an accident, etc. (forms supplied by the school)All enrollment is conditional until receipt of the above items.WARNINGPresenting a false document or record while registering a student in the Klein ISD isan offense under the Texas Penal Code and subjects the enrolling party to liabilityfor tuition costs. In addition, if a student is enrolled pending the receipt of the officialproof of identity, law enforcement authorities will be contacted after 30 days haveelapsed and asked to determine if the child has been reported as missing.-39-

REGULATIONS (Attendance)If a student under the age of 18 years is living separate and apart from his parent,guardian, or other person having lawful control of him under an order of a court, itmust be established by that person that the student’s presence in the school districtis not for the primary purpose of participating in extracurricular activities. Writtenrequests for enrollment with documentation must be made to the superintendent ofschools. Upon receipt of same the superintendent of schools shall grant conditionalenrollment. However, the Board of Trustees has the final responsibility fordetermining whether an applicant for admission is a resident of the Klein schooldistrict for purposes of attending the public schools.Students who have graduated and/or completed the minimum requirements forgraduation from a public secondary school in Texas or any other state in the UnitedStates, or the equivalent in a foreign country, will not be permitted to enroll in theKISD. This exclusion does not apply, however, to foreign exchange students.Students who are not citizens of the United States will be allowed to enroll in theKISD when they meet all state and local entrance requirements.The KISD will not sign or complete permission forms to authorize initial schoolenrollment for students from foreign countries until they are residents of the KISD.Noncitizen foreign exchange students who meet all of the requirements of therespective programs and KISD regulations will be allowed to enroll.A child placed by an agency of the state or a political subdivision with foster parentswho reside in the KISD shall be permitted to enroll. The appropriate papers must beprovided for the school principal by the foster parents.If a student enrolled in a Klein school in grades 9-12 is placed in temporary fostercare by the Department of Human Resources outside the school's attendance zoneor outside the school district, the student is entitled to complete high school withoutpayment of tuition at the school in which he was enrolled at the time of placementA child who resides at a child-caring institution and whose maintenance expensesare paid in whole or in part by another state may not be admitted to the KISD unlessthe child-caring institution pays tuition for the child equal to the actual cost ofeducating a child enrolled in the district. This amount will be established annuallyand will represent the KISD's local tax share for maintenance and operation.2. Homeless StudentsThe Klein ISD complies with the McKinney-Vento Education Assistance Act of 2001,which addresses the special circumstances of homeless students. Questions orconcerns about issues arising under this federal law should be addressed to theliaison for the homeless, the Executive Director of Accountability and SchoolImprovement, at (832) 249-4323.3. Enrollment Without GuardianshipGuardianship is not required for enrollment in the Klein ISD. There is a specialprovision in the attendance laws of the State of Texas that authorizes the enrollmentof a student in the KISD who is living separate and apart from his parent, guardian,-40-

(Attendance) REGULATIONSor other person having lawful control under an order of a court if the obtaining ofguardianship is not the chosen course of action.A minor student residing in the district whose parent, guardian, or other courtapprovedcustodian does not reside in the district shall be enrolled pendingsubmission of a Power of Attorney assigning responsibility for the student in allschool-related matters to an adult resident of the district. In addition, a signedstatement must be provided affirming that the child is not enrolling in the Klein ISDfor the primary purpose of participating in extracurricular activities. Power ofAttorney forms shall be made available by the schools.In cases where the parent/guardian is unavailable to sign the Power of Attorneyimmediately, the principal shall grant a 30-day grace period for the applicant tocomplete the form and return it to the principal. Failure to provide appropriatedocumentation to the principal by the expiration of the grace period would result inthe withdrawal of the student, unless it is determined by the associatesuperintendent for school administration that a Power of Attorney cannot bereasonably obtained (e.g., where the whereabouts of the parent or legal guardian areunknown.)Upon the receipt of the Power of Attorney (or a determination that a Power ofAttorney cannot reasonably be obtained) and the statement regarding extracurricularactivities, the Board of Trustees by agenda action will make a final determinationwhether a minor student residing in the district separate and apart from a parent,guardian, or other person having lawful control under order of a court is present inthe district for the primary purpose of participating in extracurricular activities. Thestudent will remain enrolled during this period.4. Required ImmunizationsThe minimum immunization requirements for persons admitted to schools areshown on the following page:-41-

REGULATIONS (Attendance)Minimum Vaccination Requirements for Texas ChildrenAgeVaccineNumber of Doses RequiredDPT/DTaPTd/TdapPolioMeasles†Mumps†Rubella†Varicella†HepAHepBMeningococcalHIBPCV7/PPV23By age3By age44 3 1 1 1 1 2 3 1>=15mos.orcompletedseries1>=4 3 1 1 1 1 2 315mos.orcompletedseries~1/‡2~1/‡2Age 5Kindergarten*5 withoneafterage 4***4withone onor after4 th birthday.2 2 2 2 2 3Age 7orolder3 withone onor after4thbirthday.**Seenotesbelow reTdapboostersforgrades 7and8-12.***4withone onor after4 th birthday.2 1 doseforgrades2-12.2 dosesforgrade 1.1 doseforgrades2-12.2 dosesforgrade 1.1 dosegrades2-6 and9-12.2 dosesgrades 1,7, and 8.3 1 dosegrades7 and 8.* Five doses required unless 4th dose was given on or after 4th birthday.** Booster doses of Tdap in 7 th grade if five years have elapsed since last tetanusvaccine If not five years since last tetanus then the booster Tdap becomes dueas soon as the five-year interval has passed. Grades 8-12 receive a Tdapbooster at the previous 10-year interval.*** Four doses are required unless the 3 rd dose was given on or after the 4 thbirthday.† First dose of Varicella (Chickenpox) and Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccinesmust have been received on or after the first birthday.~ At least one dose must be administered after age 24 months or 3 doses with 1dose after 12 months of age.‡ For children with certain chronic health problems, 2 doses of PPV23 must beseparated by two months.-42-

(Attendance) REGULATIONSImmunization rules are set by the Texas Department of State Health Servicesand may be changed at any time. DSHS rules are minimum standards andschools may have stricter requirements. The school nurse will monitor andrequire immunizations up to 6 months before the delinquent date.Please contact your school nurse for further information or clarification of stateimmunization laws. Information about immunization exemptions can be found onthe KISD website at www.kleinisd.net.5. Attendance RequirementsGood attendance is of prime importance for the educational development of eachstudent. A student should never be absent unless it is absolutely necessary.Acceptable and excused absences are the following: personal sickness,sickness in the immediate family, death in the immediate family (immediatefamily includes grandparents, mother, father, sister, and brother), and schoolsponsoredactivities. Any variations of this may be discussed with the student'sassistant principal or principal.With regard to unexcused absences, a student commits a criminal offense if thestudent is absent for 10 or more days or parts of days in a six-month period orthree or more days or parts of days in a four-week period.• the student’s parent/guardian is subject to prosecution under Section 25.093of the Texas Education Code and• the student is subject to prosecution under Section 25.094 of the TexasEducation Code.The state compulsory attendance law allows for legal action, if necessary, forexcessive absences. A student who is absent more than 9 days during thesemester may not be given credit except for an illness of the student, as verifiedby a doctor’s written statement showing the dates of absence*, or extenuatingcircumstances approved by the campus attendance committee, the majority ofwhich consists of classroom teachers.Any student who is absent more than 9 days during the semester will havehis/her attendance record reviewed by the campus attendance committee todetermine if extenuating circumstances exist. Extenuating circumstances includebut are not limited to the following:• Illness or death in the immediate family• Late enrollment or early withdrawal of a student placed in or having resided ina community care home by the Texas Youth Commission• Late enrollment or early withdrawal of a migratory student as defined byapplicable federal regulationsThe observance of religious holy days if the parent submits a written request• Weather or road conditions making travel dangerous• A natural disaster.*It is not necessary for a student to have a note from a doctor each time he/she isill. However, if the number of absences exceeds 9 days in a semester, and ifmedical reasons are given for an additional absence, a doctor's note will berequired for the day(s) of illness in order to receive academic credit unlesswaived by the attendance committee.-43-

REGULATIONS (Attendance)Any absence not verified by a note from the student's parent or guardian withinfive days will not be eligible for consideration by the attendance committee asextenuating. The date(s) of the student's absence should be included in thesigned parent excuse.A student will not be classified as absent for the following reasons:• TAPS: A student in grades 6-12 who misses school for the purpose ofsounding TAPS at a military honors funeral in Texas for a deceasedveteran.• A student who misses school for the purpose of a required courtappearance. (Documentation required). Absences to meet with ProbationOfficers do not qualify.• A student who misses school for the observance of religious holy days ifthe parent submits a written request.• A student who misses school to appear at a governmental office tocomplete paperwork required in connection with the student’s applicationfor U.S. citizenship.• A student who misses school to take part in a U.S. naturalization oathceremony.• A student who misses school to serve as an election clerk.• A student who misses no more than 2 days as a junior and/or no morethan 2 days as a senior to visit an accredited institution of highereducation for the purpose of determining a student’s interest in attendingthe institution provided the student verifies the visit(s) in accordance withdistrict procedures.• A student who misses school for a temporary absence due to anappointment with a health care professional, who commences classes orreturns to school on the same day of the appointment if he/she brings anote from the health care professional immediately upon returning toschool. This includes a temporary absence of a student diagnosed withautism spectrum disorder on the day of the student’s appointment with anappropriate health care practitioner, as defined below, to receive agenerally recognized service for persons with autism spectrum disorder,including applied behavioral analysis, speech therapy, and occupationaltherapy. Any faxed note must come directly from the doctor’s and/orhealth care practitioner’s office, as appropriate.A health care practitioner is defined as one:(1) who is licensed, certified, or registered by an appropriate agency of thisstate, or(2) whose professional credential is recognized and accepted by anappropriate agency of the U.S., or(3) who is certified as a provider under the TRICARE military health system.Students who are not in attendance for more than 15 minutes of a class will beconsidered absent for that class. This absence will count as a denial of creditand/or an unexcused absence. This does not apply, however, to absencesrelated to school-sponsored activities and medical and dental appointments.-44-

(Attendance) REGULATIONSAlternative ways for students to make up or regain credit lost because ofabsences will include but not be limited to the following:• Tutorial sessions conducted by the Klein ISD• Teacher-directed independent study project(s) as approved by the schoolprincipal• Correspondence courses in accordance with standard TEA and Klein ISDprocedures currently in existence• Summer school attendance conducted by an accredited public-school system• Credit by exam with prior instruction.Transfer students who have been in attendance for less than two-thirds of thegrading period will receive one of the following:• A combination of the sending school grade, if available, and the grade basedon Klein classroom performance• The Klein grade exclusively if all work, including any make-up work requiredby the teacher, is completed satisfactorily.6. Admittance to ClassStudents are to use the following procedure in obtaining admittance to class afterthey have been absent:a. Even though your home may have been called, it will be necessary to bring asigned slip from your parent or guardian and present it to the appropriaterecipient as designated in the campus attendance procedures. To be anacceptable note, an excuse from home must give the date, the number ofdays absent, the reason for the absence, and the parent's signature.b. Students absent from school should have a parent or guardian contact theattendance office if the parent or guardian will not be at home. No parentcontact on the day absent could result in an unexcused absence.c. Any student who forgets or neglects to bring his written permit from home willreceive an automatic unexcused absence for the day's absence until a note isturned in to the campus.d. A student must present a note from his parent or guardian within five schooldays after the absence or it becomes categorized as an unexcused absence.e. Doctor's excuses, if utilized, must be turned in within five school days. Adoctor's excuse must include specific dates of absences. However, it is notnecessary for a student to have a doctor's appointment each time he/she isill. If the number of absences reaches the limit and if medical reasons aregiven for an additional absence, a doctor's note will be required for the day(s)of illness in order to receive academic credit.NOTE: Be certain that your parent's or authorized signature is used on allexcuses from home. False signatures or excuses will be treated as truants,regardless of the reason.-45-

REGULATIONS (Attendance)7. Excused and Unexcused AbsencesThe student will be expected to make up all reports, assignments, tests, etc.,missed for excused absences in the same number of days in which he wasabsent unless the teacher lengthens the schedule. Make-up work not completedin the scheduled time will result in "0's" on those assignments.Days missed by a student suspended out of school will be considered excused ifthe student satisfactorily completes missed assignments in the same number ofdays he was absent. Every grade that is recorded for work that was due on theday(s) the student was suspended will be reduced by 10 percent.If a student is truant* or has cut class, the student will receive a "0" on any classassignments, tests, homework, and reports or projects due on that day(s). Thesix-weeks’ conduct grade will also be reduced to a "U" by each teacher whoseclass was missed due to truancy.*A student who is absent without parent knowledge (truant) or who has cut oneor more classes during a school year will be disciplined in the following manner:a. First offense 1 day of in-school suspension (ISS)b. Second offense 2 days of ISSc. Third offense 3 days of ISSd. Additional truancies Punishment to be determined by campusadministration8. Closing Schools for Weather and Weather-Related Reasonsa. Only in unusual instances, i.e., hurricane warning, tornado destruction, wouldthe decision to CLOSE the Klein ISD schools be made the preceding day orat any time other than as mentioned below. However, if so, the decision ismade as early in that day as possible, usually by 4:00 p.m., based on allinformation available at the moment which includes any reasonableprojections that can be determined.The decision to CLOSE the schools for the coming day, assuming thatinformation was not available on the preceding day, is made between 5:30a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Staff members monitor the direct Weather Bureaureports, drive around the district examining roads and bridges, and observegeneral weather conditions. The temperature is only one of the factorsconsidered. Employees who have already reported to work in thetransportation department, as well as the twenty-four-hour-a-day policedepartment dispatchers, are consulted for observations that have beenreported to them. In addition, school administrators with related levels ofresponsibility in adjacent districts are consulted as to the nature of the reportsthat they have received by a similar data gathering system. This provides apanoramic analysis of North Harris County weather and safety conditions.The first buses leave the transportation center at approximately 6:00 a.m.;therefore, early action is necessary. If the KISD decided to CLOSE theschools after 6:00 a.m., there would be thousands of students strandedand/or unattended for the entire day because their parents, many of whomhad already left for work, presumed that the Klein schools would be open orwould have difficulty in making appropriate child care arrangements.-46-

(Attendance) REGULATIONSThe weather conditions may improve or deteriorate after 6:00 a.m. Texasweather is notoriously unpredictable. However, the decision TO REMAINOPEN OR TO CLOSE the schools for that day generally will not be reversedafter that time. Of course, there would be an exception in the event of acalamity.b. If the decision is made to CLOSE the schools, the school principals and newsmedia are then contacted so that students and staff members can beinformed as quickly as possible. Inasmuch as the principals, too, arereceiving calls, this procedure has limitations. Radio and television stationsvary in the frequency that school closing announcements are broadcast. Wesuggest that you tune to KTRH, 740 AM and to your favorite televisionchannel.If the decision is made to proceed with the OPENING of school, all of theappropriate safety measures are exercised.c. The KISD covers 87.5 square miles and its fleet of 160 school buses travelsapproximately 10,000 miles daily. Even though many of the streets androads may be safe, especially in the subdivisions, the decision to CLOSE theschools has to be made based on general conditions throughout the schooldistrict. The freeways to Houston may be in good condition due to thespecial treatment they receive from city and county maintenance crews;however, the many bridges over creeks and their tributaries and drainageditches throughout the KISD create hazardous driving conditions very quickly,even for our experienced and highly professional bus drivers.d. An information network is automatically established in the school district'scentral office complex during all periods of bad weather and decisions aremade during the course of each day as this location becomes the center forreports from all building-level and central office administrators.e. ELEMENTARY AND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS ARE NEVER DISMISSEDEARLY AND HIGH SCHOOLS WOULD ONLY BE DISMISSED IFWEATHER CONDITIONS WERE FAVORABLE. OF COURSE, CHILDRENARE ALWAYS RELEASED TO THEIR OWN PARENTS ON REQUEST.If it becomes necessary to DISMISS the high schools during the day due to apower failure, etc., individual arrangements are made through thesuperintendent in consultation with the associate superintendent for schooladministration and executive directors of school administration, the principal,and the maintenance and transportation departments.f. There could be a rare instance in which we would NOT ALLOW the studentsto leave the school at the normal departure time. If the weather conditionsdictated that it would be unsafe to do so, the students would remain underthe supervision of building personnel until the danger period was over. Thiscould be an instance in which the KISD's emergency preparedness plan withthe Red Cross would be activated.-47-

REGULATIONS (Attendance)g. It cannot be immediately determined when any MAKE-UP DAY will bescheduled. Staff members will always be consulted for recommendationsprior to the decision.9. Disease Control MeasuresThe following conditions require exclusion from school attendance in accordancewith the guidelines adopted by the Texas Department of State Health Services:Chicken pox:Readmit after 7 days from onset of rash, except immunocompromisedindividuals who should not return until all blisters have crusted over (may belonger than 7 days).Conjunctivitis (bacterial and/or viral):Readmit after a physician's certificate or health permit is obtained or afterprescription medication has been initiated.Diphtheria:Readmit after a physician's certificate or health permit is obtained. Reportsuspected cases immediately to local health department.Fever (100.4°F or greater):Readmit when the child has been free of fever for 24 hours.Gastroenteritis, viral:Readmit when diarrhea subsides.Head lice (pediculosis):Students found to have nits less than 1/4 inch from the scalp or live lice willbe excluded from school. They will be readmitted when:• one medicated shampoo or lotion treatment has been given anddocumentation indicating type of treatment is provided to the school nurse• nits within 1/4 inch of the scalp have been removed• the school nurse finds no evidence of nits within 1/4 inch of the scalp andno lice.The student must be checked by the nurse before returning to class. (If thenurse finds live lice still in evidence, the parent will be notified and the studentexcluded.)Hepatitis, viral type A:Readmit after 1 week from onset of illness. Immune globulin should be givento household contacts. If more than one case occurs in a school, immuneglobulin should be considered for all children and parents involved.Impetigo:Readmit when treatment has begun.-48-

(Attendance) REGULATIONSInfluenza:Readmit when symptoms subside and the child has been free of fever for 24hours.Measles (rubeola):Readmit after 4 days from rash onset. In an outbreak, unimmunized childrenshould also be excluded for at least 2 weeks after last rash onset occurs.Report suspected cases immediately to local health department.Meningitis, bacterial:Readmit after a physician's certificate or health permit is obtained.Depending on which bacteria are causing the illness, prophylactic antibioticsmay be recommended for family members. Occasionally, close contacts at aschool are also treated. For more complete information, please refer topages 134 and 135 of the Appendix (or pages 136 and 137 for a Spanishtranslation).Meningitis, viral (Aseptic meningitis):Rarely serious. Usually caused by common viruses such as herpes simplex,adenovirus, or coxsackie virus. Investigation of contacts and source ofinfection usually not indicated. Readmit to school if no fever.Mumps:Readmit after 9 days from the onset of swelling.Pertussis (whooping cough):Readmit after 5 days of antibiotic therapy. Unimmunized contacts should beimmunized and receive antibiotic prophylaxis. Report suspected casesimmediately to local health department.Poliomyelitis:Readmit after a physician's certificate or health permit is obtained. Reportsuspected cases immediately to local health department.Ringworm of the scalp:Readmit when treatment has begun.Ringworm of the skin:Admit provided lesions are covered. Treatment is recommended.Rubella (German measles):Readmit after 7 days from rash onset. In an outbreak, unimmunized childrenshould be excluded for at least 3 weeks after last rash onset occurs. Reportsuspected cases immediately to local health department.Salmonellosis:Readmit when diarrhea subsides.-49-

REGULATIONS (Attendance)Scabies:Readmit when treatment has begun. Careful examination of close contactsrequired to identify early infection. Household members should be treatedprophylactically.Shigellosis:Readmit when diarrhea subsides.Streptococcal sore throat and scarlet fever:Readmit after 24 hours from time antibiotic treatment began.Tuberculosis, pulmonary:Readmit after antibiotic treatment has begun, and a physician's certificate orhealth permit is obtained. All classroom contacts should have TB skin tests.Antibiotic prophylaxis indicated for newly positive reactors.Tuberculosis skin test, positive:If the student has a reactive skin test and is symptomatic of TB, he/she willnot be admitted to school until documentation of the chest X-ray is submittedto the school.Admit to school with documentation of a negative chest X-ray or proof of ascheduled appointment for a chest X-ray. Documentation of a negative chestX-ray and evaluation for preventive therapy must be presented to the schoolafter the appointment.Other disease control measures may be instituted by the associatesuperintendent for school administration.10. TardinessStudents are given a limited number of minutes between classes as determinedby each high school campus. Students are counted tardy if they are not in theirrooms and seated by the time the tardy bell rings. Being late for a class isrecognized as a tardy; but after 15 minutes into any class, it will be recognized asan absence. After 15 minutes, the student is to report to the attendance office, orthe student will be counted truant. Each school will establish its own tardyprocedures and notify the students and parents during the first week of school.11. Early DismissalStudents are not to leave the campus for any reason without getting a permitfrom the office and signing out.If for some reason a student must leave the campus before the school day iscomplete, an early dismissal must be obtained from the attendance office ornurse's office. A note signed by the parent asking for an early dismissal, statingdate, time, and reason, must be submitted to the attendance office before 7:45a.m. The student must place his home phone number and first-period class androom number on the note. The student is responsible for picking up the earlydismissal from the attendance office.-50-

(Attendance) REGULATIONSIn case of an emergency such as illness, the school nurse or other school officialwill phone a parent to obtain permission for a student to leave campus and willissue the early dismissal.Failure to obtain an early dismissal and proper sign-out will be treated as truancy.12. Change of AddressAny change in student address or phone number after registration should bereported to the attendance office immediately.13. WithdrawalsBy law, a student can only attend school in the district in which his parent orguardian resides; and withdrawal from school will require a written reason,signed by the parent or guardian, giving permission for withdrawal. At that timethe student should be prepared to clear all textbook, library, and supply records.The student will not receive a report card or book card until all records arecleared. However, a transcript of credits can be forwarded to another school orplace of employment upon request.The KlSD assumes that the person who signed the student's enrollment card isthe parent, legal guardian, or the person having lawful control of the studentunder an order of the court. Therefore, the right to withdraw a student belongsexclusively to the person signing the enrollment card. The only exception wouldbe if a county sheriff or constable has in his possession a court order directinghim to pick up the child(ren).-51-

REGULATIONS (Dress & Grooming)B. Dress and GroomingIt is essential that school guidelines be such that an atmosphere for learning is created.Dress regulations should discourage the extremes and the fads that may lead todisruptions or to distractions. Such regulations should provide appropriate standards forthe general appearance of students, should foster both physical and mental health, andshould train students in proper dress habits.The regulations governing campus dress and grooming standards will be enforced bythe administration and by the faculty. It shall be the responsibility of the professionalstaff to determine the appropriateness of proper dress for all school occasions.1. General Requirements for All Studentsa. Students may not wear a military uniform or any part of a uniform to schoolunless it is in conjunction with a school-approved activity.b. Students may not wear suggestive or inappropriately-located decorativepatches, insignia, or clothing with improper advertising, pictures, slogans, orstatements.c. An American or any state flag or facsimile thereof may not be attached on agarment in a disrespectful manner.d. Hats or head coverings may not be worn in the school buildings.e. Appropriate footwear is required.f. Any garment or design of a garment which is too short or too revealing andwould tend to provoke a suggestive or uncomplimentary remark may not beworn to school. Appropriate undergarments must be worn.g. Any attire that is distracting or disturbing will not be permitted on schoolproperty.h. No underwear-styled garments will be worn as an outer garment.i. Shorts (“athletic attire,” walking, or "Bermuda" type)/skirts/dresses areacceptable as long as they are mid-thigh or below. Bike shorts of any style orlength, worn either as an outer or visible under garment, are prohibited.j. Pants that hang on the hipbone, frayed pants, unhemmed pants, or thosethat result in a bare midriff are not acceptable.k. Any low-cut, see-through, or backless dress, tank top, blouse, or shirt maynot be worn to school. Straps on outer garments must be sufficiently wide tocover undergarments.l. Hair must be clean and neatly combed and out of the eyes. It may not berolled or covered by a scarf. Any hair style or color that is distracting ordisturbing will not be permitted on school property. Designs and insigniascannot be cut in the hair.-52-

(Dress & Grooming) REGULATIONSm. Students may not grow beards or mustaches. Sideburns may not be lowerthan the bottom of the earlobe.n. No paraphernalia that indicates or promotes gang membership may be wornor displayed (this may include but is not limited to bandannas, chains,jewelry, hip cloths, baggy pants, tee shirts, gang writing, and color codes).o. No student will wear exposed rings, studs, or other jewelry associated withbody piercing. Students may, however, wear earrings or ear studs.p. Tattoos, icons, and any other markings on the body that cannot be removedshall be covered at all times in an unobtrusive manner that is not disruptive tothe instructional process. A student who has such markings on his or herbody and who wishes to participate in extracurricular activities shall ensurethat the markings are covered by the standard uniform for the activity or inanother appropriate manner. The principal, in cooperation with the sponsor,coach, or other person in charge of an extracurricular activity, shall regulateand enforce these guidelines.q. Students may not wear orthodontic appliances unless prescribed by amedical doctor/dentist.2. Dress Code Violationsa. Minor infractions:Students will receive a warning.b. Major or repeated infractions:Parents will be notified and requested to bring the appropriate apparel toschool or to pick up the student. If the parent cannot be contacted, thestudent will not be permitted to attend classes for the remainder of the day.3. Uniform Dress Code for Students Assigned to the Klein ISD DisciplinaryAlternative Education Program.The required Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) uniform dresscode for both boys and girls includes khaki pants worn at the waist (no shorts,Capri pants, skirt, or dress), a solid color leather belt with a small belt buckle, awhite shirt with a collar (no logo or writing), and white or black shoes withcorresponding colored shoelaces (as needed) and a gray sweatshirt forclassroom appropriate outer wear.-53-

REGULATIONS (Building & Campus)C. Building and Campus1. Administering MedicationKlein school personnel are not permitted to give medication of any kind, includinganalgesics, similar preparations, or any other drugs, unless the parent requestsin writing that there is a need for such medication and the parent provides themedication. If the circumstances are questionable, the school employeereserves the right to deny the parent's request. Students will be scheduled tocome to the clinic for medicines. Due to the large number of medicineadministrations each day, a request to administer medication may result in lostinstructional time each day.When administering prescription medicines, the school district would prefer tohave a written statement from a physician or dentist licensed to practice in theUnited States. Information, however, placed on a prescription label, if it isprecise and clear to the school nurse, may be substituted for the above-notedstatement. The prescription must be filled by a pharmacist licensed to practice inthe United States. If prescription medicine is required, it must be in its originalcontainer, kept in locked storage in the office of the school nurse or of theprincipal’s designee, and administered by the nursing staff or a school employee.The school may accept a sufficient quantity of medicine for one month.All prescription medication must be brought to the clinic and picked up at theclinic by a parent or guardian. Upon receipt, the medicine will be inventoried anddiscrepancies reported to parents. Only prescription medication needed for thestudent to remain in school will be administered. No vitamins, health food, orherbal preparations will be given by the school nurse. Non-prescriptionmedications will only be administered for a period of two weeks with writtenparental permission. A physician’s note will be required for any non-prescriptionmedication needed for longer than two weeks.The above is not intended to prevent a student from having in his or herpossession and taking analgesics, allergy tablets, or other similar nonprescriptionmedication during the school day. The medication must be in itsoriginal container. It is strongly recommended that the student go to the clinic ornurse's office, since the consumption of pills in any form during the school day oron the school campus increases the likelihood of a student being mistakenlycharged with a violation of the district's policy on drug abuse.Medication with limited duration will be administered for the time prescribed onthe label, and any leftover medicine not picked up by the parent will be destroyedafter two weeks.2. AnnouncementsA bulletin containing the announcements for the day will be issued to the secondperiodteachers who, in turn, will post it in the classroom. The sameannouncements will be made over the intercom during the first or second period.It is your responsibility to know information contained in the bulletin. A copy willbe posted on the glass of the main office. Any information or announcementsare to be submitted to the principal’s secretary by fifth period the preceding day.-54-

(Building & Campus) REGULATIONS3. Assembly ConductStudents are expected to be courteous and orderly at all times in assembly.They are expected to proceed to assembly in a quiet manner and to take seatswithout delay.4. Behavior of StudentsStudents will find the following suggestions helpful in maintaining a goodrelationship with their teachers and fellow students:a. When you enter the room, find your seat and conclude conversations so thatyou are ready to work when the tardy bell rings.b. Bring the materials needed for your class every day. Be responsible for yourtextbooks and keep them covered.c. Avoid talking during class time so that you do not miss information andinstructions or disturb others. Allow the teacher to decide if students are tostudy together.d. Use the restroom for personal grooming and avoid using combs and makeupin the classroom. Plan your rest stops and use the water fountain betweenclasses.e. Assume the responsibility of arranging for make-up work and tests on areasonable schedule to be determined by the teacher. If you are absent,comply with the handbook attendance regulations concerning absence andmake-up work. Work not made up results in "0's," which severely damageyour grade average.f. Do not allow others to make use of your work. Cheating doesn't help anyonelearn and may result in a "0" and a "U" in conduct for all involved students.g. Stay alert. You cannot pay attention or participate in class activities with yourhead on your desk. If you are ill, obtain a pass to the clinic.h. In order to have clean, pleasant classrooms, students are asked to pick uptrash before leaving the class and refrain from bringing food, drink, or guminto the halls and rooms.i. Remember that the teacher dismisses the class, not the bell. Your teacherwill appreciate your courtesy.j. In order to maintain a mature and respectable atmosphere, students arereminded that any physical display of affection in an educational setting isconsidered unsuitable.5. BullyingBullying will not be tolerated. For purposes of this handbook, bullying is definedas hitting, kicking, teasing, threatening, taunting, assaulting, or any other form ofwritten, verbal, physical, or electronic (cyberbullying) harassment toward anotherstudent. Should students feel as though they are victims of bullying, it isimperative that a teacher, counselor, or administrator be notified immediately.6. Closed CampusThe Klein schools have closed campuses. Once students arrive on campus theymay not leave without following the appropriate procedure as established by theschool administration.-55-

REGULATIONS (Building & Campus)7. Cooperation with School AuthorityFailure to cooperate with school personnel as they perform their duties asofficers of the school, refusal to identify oneself, or walking away from an officerin a contemptuous manner will result in disciplinary action as determined by abuilding-level administrator.Each student is expected to demonstrate a sense of responsibility for his actionsand behavior and to become familiar with the working rules which have beenadopted for the benefit of the entire student body. Observance of all local cityordinances, state laws, and national laws is expected of each student. It is theresponsibility of each student to conduct himself in such a manner that hisdeportment, either on campus or off campus, will not lead to the embarrassmentof the students or of the school as a whole.Necessary steps shall be taken to protect the pupils and educational climate ofthe Klein schools. Disorder and disruption of the school processes will not betolerated and persons attempting such actions shall be subject to disciplinaryaction or held accountable.Any student who participates in boycotts, sit-ins, stand-ins, walk-outs, or otherforms of distraction or who is involved in a threat of assault or an assault onschool personnel or other pupils, shall be subject to suspension from school.8. Distribution of LiteratureEach campus principal designates a location or means by which non-schoolliterature may be made available or distributed to students or others at theprincipal’s campus. The campus principal shall review all information intendedfor distribution on his or her campus. The review shall confirm that the materialsinclude the name of the entity or individual making the distribution. Approvalshall be granted or denied within two school days of receipt. Non-schoolmaterials shall not be distributed on KISD property if:1. The materials are obscene, vulgar, or otherwise inappropriate for the ageand maturity of the audience.2. The materials endorse actions endangering the health or safety of students.3. The distribution of such materials would violate the intellectual propertyrights, privacy rights, or other rights of another person.4. The materials contain defamatory statements about public figures or others.5. The materials advocate imminent lawless or disruptive action and are likelyto incite or produce such action.6. The materials include hate literature that scurrilously attacks ethnic,religious, or racial groups, and similar publications aimed at creatinghostility and violence and would materially and substantially interfere withschool activities or the rights of others.7. There is reasonable cause to believe that distribution of the materials wouldresult in material and substantial interference with school activities or therights of others.-56-

(Building & Campus) REGULATIONSStudents who distribute materials without specific approval of the campusprincipal shall be subject to suspension from school.9. Dishonesty in School WorkDishonesty in school work is defined as the giving or receiving of assistancewhen the teacher has indicated, or it should be presumed by the student, that theassignment is supposed to be the work of the student who is being graded. Thepossession or delivery of a copy of a stolen test or exam is considered to bedishonest. Plagiarism (representing someone else’ works or ideas as your own)whether from a book, another student’s paper, the Internet, or other source isdishonest. A pupil found to be dishonest in any phase of school work shall bepenalized by receiving a "0" for the work. He/she also renders himself/herselfsubject to receiving a "U" in conduct and placement in the in-school suspensionclass. Students found to be dishonest in school work may not be eligible formembership in the National Honor Society, scholastic honors, and variousgroups and organizations.10. FightingAny fighting that occurs involving students enroute to or from school, or onschool property, could result in an immediate suspension from school, andreferral to law enforcement authorities.11. Firearms or WeaponsFirearms, rakes, knives, razors, chemical weapons such as Mace, or any similararticles capable of inflicting serious bodily injury will not be allowed at school.Any student with such items found on his person or in his belongings will besubject to suspension or expulsion. In addition, information will be provided tothe Harris County authorities who will determine if criminal charges will be filed.Also included among the definitions of weapons are the following:a. any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is designed to or mayreadily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosiveb. the frame or receiver of any weapon described abovec. any firearm muffler or firearm silencerd. any explosive, incendiary, or poison gas bomb, grenade, rocket having apropellant charge of more than four ounces, missile having an explosive orincendiary charge of more than one-quarter ounce, mine, or similar devicee. any weapon which will, or which may be readily converted to, expel aprojectile by the action of an explosive or other propellant, and which has abarrel with a bore of more than one-half inch in diameterf. any combination or parts either designed or intended for use in convertingany device into any destructive device described in lines d and e, above,and from which a destructive device may be readily assembled.-57-

REGULATIONS (Building & Campus)12. FireworksShooting fireworks, incendiary devices, or explosive devices of any kind in thebuilding or on the campus, at any time, during the day or night, or at any schoolactivity, is forbidden. Students with such paraphernalia in their possession onthe campus will be subject to immediate suspension, or placement in theAlternative Education class, or expulsion.13. Gang-Free ZonesCertain criminal offenses, including those involving organized criminal activitysuch as gang-related crimes, will be enhanced to the next highest category ofoffense if they are committed in a gang-free zone. For purposes of the district, agang-free zone includes a school bus and a location in, on, or within 1,000 feet ofany district-owned or leased property or campus playground.14. Hall and Stair InstructionsStudents are asked to observe rules of common courtesy and orderliness. Inorder to facilitate passing, students are requested to observe the following halland stair regulations.• Keep to the right at all times; the stairs have a divider rail.• Be certain to use the correct lane at all times.• Do not run or push in the halls and on the stairs.15. Horses on School CampusesNo horses shall be permitted on the properties of the Klein Independent SchoolDistrict at any time except for school-sponsored activities requiring such animals.16. Laser Pointers, Portable Music Devices, Cameras, Handheld Computers,Cell Phones, and Other Electronic DevicesStudents may not have laser pointers in their possession on the school bus,school campus or at school activities.Portable music systems, cameras, electronic games, and other electronicdevices not specified below are not to be brought on the school bus or schoolcampus during school hours unless they are used as a part of a classroomproject. Those items will be confiscated and held at the discretion of theprincipal.Students may have handheld computers (Personal Digital Assistants – PDAs), aslong as the handheld is used: as a daily planner for scheduling, as a means forrecording homework and taking notes, or for approved classroom projects.Using infrared communication (called “Beaming”) to transfer information anddocuments or files during class is prohibited unless specifically approved by theteacher. Handhelds are not to be used for receiving/sending data via theInternet, wireless access, infrared, Bluetooth, or other means unless specificallyapproved by the teacher for a class assignment. Students must set their-58-

(Building & Campus) REGULATIONShandheld computers to emit no sound or vibrate. If used inappropriately,handhelds will be confiscated and returned at the discretion of the principal.No unauthorized non-KISD technology should be connected to our network.Student use of Smartphones (combination cell phone and handheld computer) isallowed, provided the phone is set to airplane mode where no communicationsare turned on during school hours, including riding the bus to school or homefrom school.Possession of cell phones and pagers is only allowed if they are turned off at alltimes and not visibly/physically present during regular school hours, includingriding the school bus to school or home from school.If a student is using any cell phone or pager during the school day or on a schoolbus to and from school, the school employee observing the student’s use of thedevice will confiscate it. The school employee will turn over the device to his orher administrator/supervisor. The parent will be notified by the administrator topick up the device at his/her school during school hours after the payment of a$15 administrative fee. Cash or money orders are the only acceptable forms ofpayment.Students should understand that possession of the above permitted devices canpose a risk of loss or theft. It is strongly recommended that students properlylabel and take steps to ensure safekeeping. The school will not be liable for lossor damage due to theft, negligence, or any other circumstance.At the conclusion of the school semester the student’s parent and the companywhose name and address or telephone number appear on any confiscated cellphone or other paging device will receive 30 days’ prior notice of the intent todispose of the paging device. The notice will include the serial number of thedevice and may be made by telephone or in writing. A “paging device” means atelecommunications device that emits an audible signal, vibrates, displays amessage, or otherwise summons or delivers a communication to the possessor(Texas Education Code, Section 37.082, Possession of Paging Devices).17. Loitering on School GroundsThe public school laws prohibit any loitering on the school grounds. Studentsshould not have non-student friends meet them on the campus unless they havepermission from the office.18. New StudentsNew students entering the high school are to report to the office of the principalto receive enrollment information.19. Non-Supervised Use of BuildingsStudents are not to be in the building before school, but may go to the studentcenter. In extremely cold weather, students may enter the cafeteria beforeschool.-59-

REGULATIONS (Building & Campus)Restrooms in designated locations are open for student use before school and atlunch.Students desiring to be in the building on business or to see their teachers mustobtain a corridor pass from the teacher prior to the visit, as they will not bepermitted in the restricted part of the building otherwise.Students are not to be in the building unsupervised at any time unlessarrangements, in writing, have been made at the office. Students who aredismissed prior to the end of the school day are to clear the building prior to thetardy bell.20. Parking Lot InformationAll high school students who drive motor vehicles to school will be required topurchase a parking sticker for registration purposes from the high school office.To be eligible for a parking sticker, a student must show proof of being shown asa covered driver on the liability insurance form and have a valid Texas driver’slicense. The parking sticker shall be properly displayed for on-campus parkingprivileges. Parking stickers must be purchased for each vehicle if more than onevehicle is driven to school. Vehicles parked in the student parking lot without aproperly displayed sticker will be subject to issuance of a citation by the KleinPolice Department and the student will be subject to school discipline.As a condition to parking on the campus, students will be required to sign astatement or a form provided by the school that they acknowledge that the KleinISD will use a human/canine team in searches for any articles or substances notpermitted on school property. If articles or substances not permitted on schoolproperties are found in a vehicle, the student will automatically lose his/her rightto park a vehicle on the campus for the remainder of the school year in which theinfraction occurred.Students are to park their vehicles in the student parking lot. Vehicles parkedelsewhere on the campus will be subject to issuance of a citation by the KleinPolice Department and/or the student will be referred for school discipline.Students are to clear their vehicles and the parking area as soon as they haveparked. Students are not to return to their vehicles or the parking area at anytime after arriving on campus or during the school day without first obtaining apass from the office.Vehicles without permits parked in unauthorized areas will be subject to beingtowed at the owner's expense, issued a citation, or both.If a student is caught speeding or driving dangerously on campus, he/she will besubject to suspension from school, loss of on-campus driving privileges, and/orissuance of a citation.21. Personal PhoningThe school phones in the office are business phones and will not be used bystudents unless an emergency arises. Students are not to be excused fromclass to use the phones.-60-

(Building & Campus) REGULATIONS22. Possession of Tobacco ProductsIf any student is smoking or in possession of tobacco on the school grounds, oncounty right-of-way adjacent to the campus, or on school-sponsored trips, theparents will be notified, a citation will be issued in accordance with the state law,and the student will be subject to the following disciplinary action:a. First offense: assignment to 3 days of in-school suspensionb. Second offense: assignment to 6 days of in-school suspensionc. Third & subsequent offenses: suspension off campus for 3 days23. Profane LanguageProfane language, obscenity, and vulgar language will not be tolerated and, ifdirected at school personnel, will result in a suspension. Profane language mayalso result in a citation by the Klein Police Department.24. Searches of School Property/LockersLockers, desks, parking lots, and any other fixtures or facilities provided for thestudents are the property of the school district. Lockers remain under thejurisdiction of the school even when assigned to an individual student, and theschool reserves the right to inspect all lockers. The student is responsible formaking certain that the locker is locked and that the combination is not availableto others. School officials may conduct searches or use other detection deviceswithin the facilities or on the school campuses at any time that it is felt thatalcohol and other drugs that violate the district's drug abuse requirements maybe found.25. Searches of StudentsSchool officials may conduct searches of student lockers and other areas whichare jointly controlled by the District and the student if school officials havereasonable cause to believe that the locker or other area contains alcohol, acontrolled substance(s), drug paraphernalia, weapons, or other prohibited items.School officials may conduct searches of a student’s outer clothing, pockets, orproperty upon obtaining the student’s voluntary consent or if school officials havereasonable grounds for suspecting that the search will uncover evidence that thestudent is in violation of this policy. Searches conducted in accordance with thispolicy shall be reasonably related to the objectives of the search and shall not beexcessively intrusive in light of the age and sex of the student and the nature ofthe infraction. School officials shall attempt to conduct searches in a confidential,private manner, whenever possible. Further, a search of a student’s outerclothing shall be conducted by a school official of the same sex as the student.School officials shall arrange for an adult witness to be present during a searchof a student.In addition, at the secondary level, various searches using metal detectors will beconducted by the school administration as well as searches of lockers, cars,classrooms, and common areas by a human-canine team.-61-

REGULATIONS (Building & Campus)A student’s refusal to cooperate in a search conducted pursuant to this policyshall result in disciplinary action in accordance with the KISD’s Code of StudentConduct.26. SkateboardsThe Klein Independent School District does not allow skateboarding, skating ofany type, or the use of scooters on any of its campuses at any time.27. Theft or Damage of PropertyAnyone caught stealing or defacing property of students, faculty, visitors, orschool will be subject to suspension or expulsion immediately and will berequired to make restitution to the owner of the property. Anyone altering ordestroying the physical or intellectual property of KISD or another user will besubject to disciplinary action and could be required to make restitution to theowner of the property.28. Use and Possession of Alcohol, Controlled Substances, Dangerous Drugs,Inhalants, Narcotics, and/or Marijuana by StudentsAny student who knowingly has in his/her possession alcohol, a controlledsubstance (as defined by the Texas statutes), dangerous drugs, and/ormarijuana in any form, or known to be under the influence thereof, while on theschool district's property, or attending any school-sponsored or school-relatedactivity, or has been involved in the sale, pretended sale, or delivery thereof, aftera hearing by the administration, shall be subject to disciplinary action.If the conduct is punishable as a misdemeanor, the student shall be removed to adisciplinary alternative education program for forty-five (45) days or may beconsidered for expulsion at the discretion of the superintendent. The onlyexception is as follows:1st alcohol offense2nd & subsequent alcohol offenses in grades 6-1230 days in the DAEP45 days in the DAEPIf the conduct is punishable as a felony or if the student is in grades 6-12 and hascommitted a second or subsequent drug offense—regardless of how the offensemay be punishable—the superintendent shall expel the student from school.All expulsions are for ninety (90) school days. (See Student Code of ConductLevel IV Disciplinary Measures.) The length of the expulsion may be modified atthe discretion of the superintendent, if the superintendent has a reasonable beliefthat there was not an intent to commit an illegal action.Any student who knowingly has in his/her possession at school any simulateddangerous drugs, simulated narcotics, simulated marijuana, or simulatedcontrolled substances and/or has been involved in the delivery, sale or pretendedsale of the simulated drug, simulated narcotic, simulated marijuana, or simulatedcontrolled substance on school property or attending any school-sponsored orschool-related activity, after a hearing by the administration, will be placed in thein-school suspension program for ten (10) days.-62-

(Building & Campus) REGULATIONSAny student who knowingly inhales, ingests, applies, uses, or possesses asubstance containing a volatile chemical, abusable glue, or aerosol paint in amanner designed to affect the person's central nervous system, create or inducea condition of intoxication, hallucination, or elation, or change, distort, or disturbthe person's eyesight, thinking process, balance, or coordination, on schoolproperty, or attending any school-sponsored or school-related activity, will beplaced in the disciplinary alternative education program for forty-five (45) days.Any student who knowingly has in his or her possession any drug paraphernaliawill be subject to detention, in-school suspension, or out-of-school suspension.During the period that a student is expelled, is suspended out of school, is in thein-school suspension program, or is placed in the disciplinary alternativeeducation program for a violation of this policy, he or she may not participate inany regular or extracurricular activities.29. Visitors to SchoolsThe school is open to properly accredited visitors at all times. Parents are urgedto come at any time for visits.Students should not ask non-student friends to visit them during school hours,unless on an emergency basis.Individuals who are visiting in the homes of Klein students while school is insession will be allowed to visit in the school within the same guidelinesestablished by the principal for the general public. These guests may not,however, follow the entire class schedule of their student host or remain at theschool for the complete school day.All visitors must be prepared to present proper identification (i.e., driver’s license,picture ID) when entering any KISD building. When visiting a campus,individuals must sign in at the principal’s office indicating the teacher or area ofthe building to be visited and the child involved.-63-

DISCIPLINEDISCIPLINEThere will be little need for rules and regulations if all students will remember that theyare citizens of a school community and have duties as well as rights. A student who hasconsideration for the other fellow and plays fair will not find himself in trouble. He willfind the administration, teachers, and other friends eager to help him in every way.Discipline should be a progressive endeavor in most cases, and the following procedurewill be recognized by Klein high schools:A. After-School DetentionAfter-school detention shall be utilized for the infractions of rules where, in the opinion ofthe administration, the interest of the school and of the students will be served. Thestudent will attend his/her regular classes during the school day and will report to thedetention room before 2:40 p.m. There will be no admittance to after-school detentionafter 2:40 p.m.1. When the student is assigned to the detention hall, he/she will be given writtennotification by the assistant principal.2. The written notification must be taken home and returned with the parent'ssignature.3. This signed notification will be given to the detention hall teacher when the studentreports. The student will not be allowed into the detention hall without the signednotification and the time assigned to detention will be doubled.4. A student assigned to detention who fails to report the first time during the schoolyear will have his detention time doubled. Subsequent failures to report todetention will result in:a. Second offense: subject to 1-day out of school suspensionb. Third offense: subject to 2-day out of school suspensionc. Fourth offense: subject to 3-day out of school suspensiond. Any additional offense: subject to 3-day out of school suspensionB. Academic CreditAcademic credit will not be deducted from a student unless he/she is truant or has cutclass, has an unexcused absence, or has been suspended out of school. Students whoare truant or have cut class will receive a zero (0) on all class assignments, tests,homework, and reports or projects due on the day(s) absent.Days missed by a student suspended out of school will be considered excused if thestudent satisfactorily completes missed assignments in the same number of days hewas absent. Every grade that is recorded for work that was done on the day(s) thestudent was suspended will be reduced by 10 percent.Academic credit will not be deducted during periods in which a student is assigned to anafter-school detention program or an in-school suspension program.-64-

DISCIPLINEC. Sexual Harassment/Abuse of Students by Any PersonsThe KISD prohibits any form of sexual harassment and seeks to treat all students withrespect and dignity.Sexual harassment/abuse of students includes but is not limited to such activities asengaging the student in sexually oriented conversations in person, in writing,electronically, or by telephone, physical contact that would reasonably be construed assexual in nature, and enticing or threatening students to engage in sexual behavior.A student who believes that he or she has been or is being subjected to sexualharassment/abuse by an employee or another student(s) should promptly make a reportto a teacher, assistant principal, associate principal, or principal. Nothing in this policyrequires any students to present the matter to the person who is the subject of thecomplaint.If a complaint of sexual harassment is received by any KISD employee, that staffmember shall report the complaint immediately to his/her immediate supervisor. Allcomplaints will be promptly investigated and can proceed through all steps in theappeals process as noted in this handbook. It is intended that the privacy of the personsinvolved will be protected, except to the extent necessary to conduct a properinvestigation. If the investigation substantiates that the complaint is valid, immediatecorrective action designed to stop the harassment and prevent its recurrence will betaken. Such corrective action may include the full spectrum of disciplinary options, up toand including discharge from employment of staff members or expulsion from school ofthe offending student. The person(s) bringing the complaint will be informed of his/herright to contact the Office of Civil Rights.Any student who believes he or she has been or is being subjected to sexual abuse orsexual harassment and who makes a good faith report of the matter pursuant to thispolicy, shall not be retaliated against or adversely treated because of the making of thereport.D. Suspension or Expulsion of StudentsThe principal of a school may assign a student to an after-school detention program, ifavailable, not to exceed a total of 18 hours for a single offense or to an in-schoolsuspension program, if available, for up to a five-day period. The associatesuperintendent of school administration may extend that assignment up to 120 hours or20 days. The superintendent may extend the assignment for any period of time up untilthe end of the current semester unless the infraction occurred during the final six weeksof the semester. In that instance, the placement can be extended through the next fullsemester, either the spring semester, or the fall semester of the following school year.During the period that a student is in the in-school suspension program, or out-of-schoolsuspension, he/she may not participate in extracurricular activities.The principal may suspend a student out of school if it is determined to be the mostappropriate available punishment or to assign a student to the disciplinary alternativeeducation program, if available, for the length of time during the current school yeardeemed advisable. A student assigned to the disciplinary alternative education programwill be required to make up days missed due to truancy and/or out-of-school suspensionfor disciplinary incidents before returning to his/her home campus.-65-

DISCIPLINEIf the superintendent of schools determines that a pupil placed in the disciplinaryalternative education program, as noted above, continues to be guilty of incorrigibleconduct, he may expel the student in accordance with state law and authorization by theBoard of Trustees.While enrolled in summer school, if a pupil commits an offense for which he/she wouldbe expelled, the expulsion will be for the ensuing school year.If a pupil assaults a teacher or other individual on school property, the student may beremoved immediately by the principal or his administrative designee and will be referredto law enforcement authorities. This includes verbal and physical threats toward anyKlein ISD staff member. If in the opinion of the superintendent of schools the student isa clear, present, and continuing danger of physical harm to himself/herself or to the otherindividuals on school property, the student may be expelled. Persons who have beenexpelled may not attend any on- or off-campus student functions.A student who is charged by school officials with bringing a firearm (see page 57 for anexpanded definition of firearm/weapon) to the campus or to a school function on or offthe campus, after a hearing to determine guilt, will be expelled from the Klein ISD for aperiod of no less than one (1) calendar year from the date of the offense by thesuperintendent of schools.E. False Alarm or Report and Terrorist ThreatThe following are excerpts from the Texas Penal Code and they apply to KISD students.Parents and students are urged to read the appendix to this handbook. All of thegeneral and criminal laws of the state are declared to be in full force and effect within theareas under the control and jurisdiction of the Board of Trustees.§ 42.06. False Alarm or Report(a) A person commits an offense if he knowingly initiates, communicates orcirculates a report of a present, past, or future bombing, fire, offense, or otheremergency that he knows is false or baseless and that would ordinarily:(1) cause action by an official or volunteer agency organized to deal withemergencies;(2) place a person in fear of imminent serious bodily injury; or(3) prevent or interrupt the occupation of a building, room, place of assembly,place to which the public has access, or aircraft, automobile, or other mode ofconveyance.(b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor unless the false report isof an emergency involving a public primary or secondary school, publiccommunications, public transportation, public water, gas, or power supply orother public service, in which event the offense is a state jail felony.§ 22.07. Terroristic Threat(a) A person commits an offense if he threatens to commit any offense involvingviolence to any person or property with intent to:(1) cause a reaction of any type to his threat by an official or volunteer agencyorganized to deal with emergencies;(2) place any person in fear of imminent serious bodily injury; or(3) prevent or interrupt the occupation or use of a building; room; place ofassembly; place to which the public has access; place of employment oroccupation; aircraft, automobile, or other form of conveyance; or other publicplace; or-66-

DISCIPLINE(4) cause impairment or interruption of public communications, publictransportation, public water, gas, or power supply or other public service.(b) An offense under Subdivision (1) or (2) of Subsection (a) is a Class Bmisdemeanor. An offense under Subdivision (3) of Subsection (a) is a Class Amisdemeanor. An offense under Subdivision (4) of Subsection (a) is a felony of thethird degree.Laws, rules, and regulations are a necessity in any societal group and serve asguidelines to acceptable behavior and as deterrents to inappropriate behavior.-67-

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STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCTAll students are entitled to enjoy the basic rights of citizenship recognized and protectedby law for persons of their age and maturity. The school will foster a climate of mutualrespect for the rights of others. Students are expected to respect the rights andprivileges of other students, teachers, and district staff. The district’s rules of conductand discipline are established to achieve and maintain order in the school. Studentswho violate the rights of others or who violate district or school rules will be subject todisciplinary measures designed to correct the misconduct and to promote adherence byall students to their responsibilities as citizens in the school community. Disciplinaryaction will draw on the professional judgment of teachers and administrators and on arange of discipline management techniques. Disciplinary action will be based on one ormore of the following: the seriousness of the offense, the student’s age and grade level,the effect of the misconduct on the school environment, whether the student acted inself-defense, intent or lack of intent at the time the student engaged in the conduct, thestudent’s disciplinary history, and/or a disability that substantially impairs the student’scapacity to appreciate the wrongfulness of the student’s conduct.I. Content of Approved ProgramA. The essential ingredients of the student code of conduct are included inthe KISD student handbooks. Each year the handbooks are reviewed forpossible revisions. Suggestions are obtained from the CampusInstructional Development Council (CIDC) at each of the district’s schoolsto update the Student Code of Conduct. In addition, advice for the Codeof Conduct standards will be solicited from the Klein ISD DistrictwideInstructional Development Council. The Student Code of Conduct issubmitted to the Board of Trustees for approval on an annual basis.B. The principal on each campus has the authority to assess and implementthe Student Code of Conduct and may remove a student to a disciplinaryalternative education program (DAEP) and also temporarily remove astudent from campus for reasons other than the assignment to the DAEP.The superintendent, as the designee of the Board of Trustees, may expela student for disciplinary infractions and take any other action related todiscipline management allowed by laws of the State of Texas.C. The responsibilities of administrators, teachers, parents, and students arefound in the elementary, intermediate, and high school studenthandbooks.When a student is found to have violated the Student Code of Conductand will be subject to suspension, removal to a DAEP, or expulsion, theprincipal or designee shall attempt, if the parent or guardian can be found,to notify the student’s parent or guardian by telephone, e-mail, or inwriting.II.Discipline Offense CategoriesA. Level I – Offenses(Level I offenses include those acts of misbehavior which interfere with anorderly educational environment.) These include but are not limited to thefollowing:-71-

• Being tardy to class;• Running and/or making excessive noise in the halls, building, and/orclassroom;• Refusing to follow classroom rules;• Refusing to participate in classroom activities;• Eating or drinking in an undesignated area;• Chewing gum;• Possessing and/or using nuisance items;• Not bringing required classroom materials and/or assigned work toclass;• Lunchroom misconduct (misuse of food, for example);• Posting or distributing unauthorized communicative materials onschool grounds;• Using profane, obscene, indecent, immoral, or offensive languageand/or gestures to other students;• Cheating and/or copying the work of another student;• Leaving the classroom or school grounds without permission: cuttingclass, truancy;• Exhibiting any unacceptable physical contact which could, but doesnot, result in injury;• Violating the dress code;• Not abiding by the rules and regulations regarding field trips;• Violating the tobacco policy (first time);• Altering school records, documents, or signing another person’s nameon school documents;• Engaging in acts of familiarity;• Selling or soliciting for sale any merchandise on the school campuswithout the authorization of the building principal;• Inappropriate possession/use of a paging device/cell phone during theschool day;• Violation of Student Guidelines for Acceptable Use of TechnologyResources.B. Level I – Disciplinary MeasuresOne or more of the following disciplinary measures may be used, andcannot be appealed beyond the campus principal:• Teacher/student conference;• In-class disciplinary action (verbal reprimand, isolation, for example);• Parent conference;• Administrator/student conference;• Confiscation of a prohibited nuisance item;• Withdrawal of various student privileges;• Detention hall – assignment to a supervised classroom during oroutside of school hours;• Grade penalty for copying and/or cheating;• Exclusion from extracurricular activities;• In-school suspension class;• Out-of-school suspension;• Restoration and/or restitution as applicable.-72-

C. Level II – OffensesLevel II offenses include those student behaviors which seriously disruptthe educational environment, or which may be illegal. These include butare not limited to the following:• Any repeated or chronic misbehavior cited in the previous level;• Gambling which is defined as participating in games of chance formoney and/or other things of value;• Interfering with the school authorities and programs through boycotts,sit-ins, or trespassing;• Possession or discharging of fireworks or volatile chemicals on schoolproperty;• Fighting which is defined as physical contact between two or moreindividuals;• Theft;• Engaging in serious or persistent acts of disobedience or disorderlybehavior which may prove detrimental to the school, harmful to healthand safety, and inhibiting rights of others;• Displaying any behavior which is disruptive to the orderly process ofeducation;• Inappropriate exposure or display of body parts;• Being disrespectful toward school personnel or failing to comply withthe requests of school personnel;• Threats, which are not terroristic threats (oral, written, or electronic) todo bodily harm to another or to the property of another;• Defacing school property;• Serious or persistent violation of Student Guidelines for AcceptableUse of Technology Resources.D. Level II – Disciplinary MeasuresOne or more of the following disciplinary measures may be used and,with the exception of the DAEP, cannot be appealed beyond the directorof school administration:• Parent contact;• Administrator/teacher/parent/student conference;• Exclusion from extracurricular activities;• Restitution or restoration, as applicable;• In-school suspension;• Out-of-school suspension;• Placement in the DAEP.Absences missed by a student suspended out of school will beconsidered excused if the student satisfactorily completes missedassignments in the same number of days he was absent. The gradegiven the student for each assignment will be reduced by ten percent(10%).A student assigned to the disciplinary alternative education program willbe required to make up days missed due to truancy and/or out-of-schoolsuspension for disciplinary incidents before returning to his/her homecampus.-73-

E. Level III – Offenses1. A student shall be removed from class and placed in a DAEP ifthe student engages in conduct that contains the elements of thefalse alarm under Section 42.06, Penal Code, or terroristic threatunder Section 22.07, Penal Code.2. In addition, a student shall be removed from class and placed in aDAEP if the student commits the following, on or within 300 feet ofschool property, as measured from any point on the school’s realproperty boundary line, or while attending a school-sponsored orschool-related activity on or off school property:a. Engages in conduct punishable as a felony;b. Engages in conduct that contains the elements of theoffense of assault under Section 22.01(a)(1), Penal Code;c. Sells, gives, or delivers to another person or possesses oruses or is under the influence of:(1) marijuana or a controlled substance, as defined byChapter 481, Health and Safety Code, or by 21U.S.C. Section 801 et seq.; or(2) a dangerous drug, as defined by Chapter 483,Health and Safety Code;d. Sells, gives, or delivers to another person an alcoholicbeverage, as defined by Section 1.04, Alcoholic BeverageCode, commits a serious act or offense while under theinfluence of alcohol, or possesses, uses, or is under theinfluence of an alcoholic beverage;e. Engages in conduct that contains the elements of anoffense relating to an abusable volatile chemical underSections 485.031 through 485.034 Health and SafetyCode;f. Participates in or solicits another person to join or pledgeto become a member of a public school fraternity, sorority,secret society, or gang;g. Engages in conduct that contains the elements of theoffense of public lewdness under Section 21.07, PenalCode, or indecent exposure under Section 21.08, PenalCode.h. Engages in serious or persistent violations of StudentGuidelines for Acceptable use of Technology Resources.-74-

3. A student shall be removed from class and placed in a DAEP ifthe student engages in conduct, on or off school property, thatcontains the elements of the offense of retaliation under Section36.06, Penal Code, against any school employee.4. In addition, a student shall be removed from class and placed in aDAEP based on conduct occurring off campus and while thestudent is not in attendance at a school-sponsored or schoolrelatedactivity if:a. The student receives deferred prosecution for conductdefined as a felony offense in Title 5, Penal Code;b. A court or jury finds that the student has engaged indelinquent conduct for conduct defined as a felony offensein Title 5, Penal Code; orc. The Superintendent or designee has a reasonable beliefthe student has engaged in delinquent conduct for conductdefined as a felony offense in Title 5, Penal Code.d. A student is required to register as a sex offenderregardless of whether the student is under courtsupervision.5. A student may be removed from class and placed in a DAEPbased on conduct occurring off campus and while the student isnot in attendance at a school-sponsored or school-related activityif:a. The Superintendent or designee has a reasonable beliefthat the student has engaged in conduct defined as afelony offense other than those defined in Title 5, PenalCode; andb. The continued presence of the student threatens the safetyof other students or teachers or would be detrimental tothe educational process.6. Additional conduct after removalIf, during the term of placement, a student engages in additionalconduct for which placement in a DAEP or expulsion is required orpermitted, additional proceedings may be conducted regardingthat conduct and the principal or Board, as appropriate, may enteran additional order as a result of those proceedings.7. WithdrawalsIf a student withdraws from KISD before an order for placement ina DAEP is entered, the principal or Board, as appropriate, maycomplete the proceedings and enter an order. If the studentsubsequently enrolls in KISD during the same or subsequent-75-

school year, KISD may enforce the order at that time except forany period of the placement that has been served by the studenton enrollment in another district that honored the order. If theprincipal or board fails to enter an order after the studentwithdraws, the next district in which the student enrolls maycomplete the proceedings and enter an order.8. Certain off-campus conductThe Board of Trustees, or the Board’s designee, after anopportunity for a hearing, may elect to place a student in a DAEPunder Section 37.008 if:a. The student has received deferred prosecution underSection 53.03 Family Code, for conduct defined as a Title5 felony offense or has been found by a court or jury tohave engaged in delinquent conduct under Section 54.03Family Code, for conduct defined as a felony offense inTitle 5, Penal Code; andb. The Board or the Board’s designee has determined thatthe student’s presence in the regular classroom (1)threatens the safety of other students or teachers; (2) willbe detrimental to the educational process; or (3) is not inthe best interests of KISD students.Any decision of the Board or the Board’s designee under thisprovision is final and may not be appealed. The Board or theBoard’s designee may order placement under the circumstanceslisted above regardless of: (1) the date on which the conductoccurred; (2) the location at which the conduct occurred; (3)whether the conduct occurred while the student was enrolled inKISD; or (4) whether the student has successfully completed anycourt disposition requirements imposed in connection with theconduct. Such a placement may be for any period considerednecessary by the Board or the Board’s designee: the District’sstandard guidelines for lengths of removals do not apply; however,the student’s placement will be reviewed at intervals required bythe Texas Education Code.9. Continuation of placementKISD may also require placement in a DAEP of a student who wasplaced in a DAEP by another school district or who was:a. Placed in a DAEP by an open-enrollment charter schoolunder Education Code Section 12.131, and the charterschool provides KISD with a copy of the placement order;orb. Placed in a DAEP by a school district in another state and:-76-

(1) the out-of-state district provides KISD with a copyof the placement order; and(2) the grounds for placement by the out-of-statedistrict are grounds for placement in KISD.Note: If a student was placed in a DAEP by a school district inanother state for a period that exceeds one year, and the studentseeks to enroll in KISD, KISD shall reduce the period of placementso that the aggregate period does not exceed one year unless,after a review, KISD determines that the student is a threat to thesafety of other students or to KISD employees or extendedplacement is in the best interest of the student.10. Court-ordered placementsA student who has not been expelled but has been ordered for thefirst time in a school year to attend the district’s DAEP by a courtof law as a condition of probation shall attend the DAEP for theentire period of probation. A student who has been ordered toattend a DAEP by a court of law for a second or subsequent timein a school year shall be permitted to attend only with the schooldistrict’s consent.11. A principal or other appropriate administrator may, but is notrequired to, remove a student to a DAEP for off-campus conductfor which removal is required, if the principal or other appropriateadministrator does not have knowledge of the conduct before thefirst anniversary of the date the conduct occurred.12. Pending the removal conference, a student may be suspended forup to three days.F. Level III – Disciplinary Measures1. Length of placements:The period of placement in the DAEP may not exceed one yearunless, after a review, the District determines that the student is athreat to the safety of other students or to District employees orextended placement is in the best interest of the student.A student assigned to the disciplinary alternative educationprogram will be required to make up days missed due to truancyand/or out-of-school suspension for disciplinary incidents beforereturning to his/her home campus.a. A student who knowingly possesses, is under the influence of,is involved in the delivery or sale of a controlled substance,dangerous drug, and/or marijuana in any form in any amountcapable of being used in an illicit manner, shall be removed toa DAEP or expelled in accordance with the KISD Board Policyand Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code. The length of-77-

the expulsion is for ninety (90) school days as noted in LevelIV Disciplinary Measures.b. A student who knowingly possesses, is under the influence of,is involved in the delivery or sale of alcohol in any form in anyamount capable of being used in an illicit manner, shall beremoved to a DAEP in accordance with the KISD Board Policyand Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code. The length ofassignment to the DAEP is as follows:1st alcohol offense2nd & subsequent alcohol offensesin grades 6-1230 days in the DAEP45 days in the DAEPc. A student who knowingly inhales, ingests, applies, uses, orpossesses a substance containing an abusable volatilechemical in a manner designed to affect the person’s centralnervous system, create or induct a condition of intoxication,hallucination, or elation, or change, distort, or disturb theperson’s eyesight, thinking process, balance, or coordination,will be placed in the DAEP for 45 days.d. A student who engages in off-campus conduct punishable as aTitle 5 felony offense will be removed to the DAEP for aminimum of 30 school days up to expulsion. The student issubject to removal until the student graduates, the charges aredismissed or reduced to a misdemeanor offense, or thestudent completes the term of placement or is assigned toanother program.e. A student who engages in serious and/or persistentmisbehavior that violates the student code of conduct will beremoved for 30 school days for the first offense. A secondoffense resulting in removal to the DAEP in the same schoolyear will result in placement for the remainder of the schoolyear, or if the offense occurs in the final six weeks of theschool year, for the remainder of the school year and thefollowing full semester.f. A student who is required to register as a sex offender and isunder any form of court supervision will be removed for aminimum of 90 school days up to expulsion. The placement toDAEP may last through the graduation of the student, untilregistration as a sex offender is no longer required, or thestudent is assigned to another program.g. A student who is required to register as a sex offender withoutany form of court supervision will be removed for 90 schooldays up to expulsion. The placement to DAEP may lastthrough the graduation of the student, until registration as asex offender is no longer required, or the student is assignedto another program.-78-

h. All other Level III first offenses shall result in removal for 30school days to the DAEP.For F.1.f. and g. above, at the end of 90 school days and beforethe beginning of school each year, a committee, according to statelaw, shall meet to recommend whether the student will continuethe placement.2. Appeal processThe site-based decision made by an administrator at the campuslevel pertaining to a Level III offense will be by written order. Theorder shall specify the period of placement and indicate whetherthe period is inconsistent with the guidelines stated herein. Thedecision may be appealed to the school principal and through thedistrict’s appellate process to the Board of Trustees with theexception of placement in the DAEP, which may be appealed tothe director of school administration and the associatesuperintendent for school administration but no further.3. Exclusion from activitiesA student who is removed from class and placed in the DAEPshall be prohibited from attending or participating in extracurricularactivities during the period of placement.4. Exceptions to DAEP placement requirementsa. A student younger than age six may not be removed fromclass and placed in a DAEP. An elementary student maynot be placed in a DAEP with any other student who is notan elementary student.b. Removal to a DAEP is not required if the student isexpelled under Section 37.007 for the same conduct forwhich removal would have been required.5. Emergency PlacementA student may be immediately placed in the DAEP program if theprincipal or designee reasonably believes the student’s behavior isso unruly, disruptive, or abusive that it seriously interferes with ateacher’s ability to communicate effectively with the students in aclass, with the ability of the student’s classmates to learn, or withthe operation of school or a school-sponsored activity. The reasonfor placement must be a reason for which placement in a DAEPmay be made on a non-emergency basis. Within a reasonabletime after the emergency placement, but not later than the 10 thday after the placement, the student shall be offered theprocedures applicable to other placements in the DAEP.-79-

G. Level IV – Offenses1. A student shall be expelled from school if the student, on schoolproperty or while attending a school-sponsored or school-relatedactivity on or off school property:a. Uses, exhibits, or possesses:(1) a firearm as defined by Section 46.01(3), PenalCode, except as explicitly stated in Section37.007(k) of the Texas Education Code;(2) an illegal knife as defined by Section 46.01(6),Penal Code, or by local policy;(3) a club as defined by Section 46.01(1), Penal Code;or(4) a weapon listed as a prohibited weapon underSection 46.05, Penal Code;b. Engages in conduct that contains the elements of theoffenses of:(1) aggravated assault under Section 22.02, PenalCode, sexual assault under Section 22.011, PenalCode, or aggravated sexual assault under Section22.021, Penal Code;(2) arson under Section 28.02, Penal Code;(3) murder under Section 19.02, Penal Code, capitalmurder under Section 19.03, Penal Code, orcriminal attempt under Section 15.01, Penal Code,to commit murder or capital murder;(4) indecency with a child under Section 21.11, PenalCode;(5) aggravated kidnapping under Section 20.04, PenalCode;(6) aggravated robbery under Section 29.03, PenalCode;(7) manslaughter under Section 19.04, Penal Code;(8) criminally negligent homicide under Section 19.05,Penal Code;(9) continuous sexual abuse of a child or childrenunder Section 21.02, Penal Code.-80-

c. Engages in the following conduct, if the conduct ispunishable as a felony:(1) sells, gives, or delivers to another person orpossesses or uses or is under the influence of:(a) marijuana or controlled substance, asdefined by Chapter 481, Health and SafetyCode, or by 21 U.S.C. Section 801 et seq:or(b)a dangerous drug, as defined by Chapter483, Health and Safety Code;(2) sells, gives, or delivers to another person analcoholic beverage, as defined by Section 1.04,Alcoholic Beverage Code, commits a serious act oroffense while under the influence of an alcoholicbeverage;2. A student shall be expelled if the student engages in conduct thatcontains the elements of any offense listed in number 1, above,against any employee or volunteer in retaliation for or as a resultof the person’s employment or association with a school district,without regard to whether the conduct occurs on or off schoolproperty or while attending a school-sponsored or school-relatedactivity on or off of school property.3. A student may be expelled if the student:a. Engages in conduct involving a public school that containsthe elements of the offense of false alarm or report underSection 42.06, Penal Code, or terroristic threat underSection 22.07, Penal Code;b. Engages in conduct that contains the elements of anoffense under Section 22.01 (a)(1), Penal Code (Assaultas when a person: intentionally, knowingly, or recklesslycauses bodily injury to another, including the person’sspouse), against a school district employee or a volunteeras defined by Section 22.053, regardless of where theassault occurs;c. Engages in conduct that contains the elements of theoffense of criminal mischief under Section 28.03, PenalCode, if the conduct is punishable as a felony under thatsection;NOTE: CRIMINAL MISCHIEF MAY INCLUDE ANYBREACH OF COMPUTER SECURITY BY A STUDENT.d. Continues to engage in serious or persistent misbehaviorthat violates the district’s Student Code of Conduct whileplaced in a DAEP;-81-

e. Engages in conduct that contains the elements ofaggravated assault, sexual assault, aggravated sexualassault, murder, capital murder, or criminal attempt tocommit murder or capital murder, against another student,without regard to whether that conduct occurs on or off ofschool property or while attending a school-sponsored orschool-related activity on or off of school property;f. Subject to Education Code Section 37.007(d), if within 300feet of school property, as measured from any point on theschool’s real property boundary line:(1) Engages in conduct specified by Education CodeSection 37.007(a), as outlined above in item 1 ofthis section; or(2) Possesses a firearm, as defined by federal law.g. While on or within 300 feet of school property, asmeasured from any point on the school’s real propertyboundary line, or while attending a school-sponsored orschool-related activity on or off of school property:(1) Sells, gives, or delivers to another person orpossesses, uses, or is under the influence of anyamount of marijuana or a controlled substance, adangerous drug, or an alcoholic beverage; orcommits a second or subsequent misdemeanordrug offense while a student in grades 6–12 in theKISD. (Texas Education Code Section 37.007)(2) Engages in conduct that contains the elements ofan offense relating to an abusable volatile chemicalunder Sections 485.031 through 485.034, Healthand Safety Code;(3) Engages in conduct that contains the elements ofthe offense of deadly conduct under Section 22.05,Penal Code.h. Engages in conduct punishable as a felony offense underTitle 5 of the Penal Code without regard to whether theoffense occurred on or off school property or whether theoffense involved students or school employees.i. Is a registered sex offender regardless of whether thestudent is under court supervision.4. A student who attends school in KISD and who engages inconduct described in item 1, above, may be expelled from schoolif the student engages in that conduct:a. on school property of another Texas school district; or-82-

. while attending a school-sponsored or school-relatedactivity of a school in another Texas school district.5. Emergency ExpulsionThe principal or the principal’s designee may order the immediateexpulsion of a student if the principal or the principal’s designeereasonably believes that action is necessary to protect persons orproperty from imminent harm. The reason must be a reason forwhich expulsion may be made on a non-emergency basis. Withina reasonable time, but not later than the 10th calendar day afterthe date of the expulsion, the student shall be offered the dueprocess outlined in this Code of Conduct for expulsions.H. Level IV – Disciplinary Measures1. A student who commits a Level IV offense listed in Section 1.a.(1)above shall be expelled for one calendar year.2. A student who is expelled for conduct relating to a felony offenseunder Title V., Penal Code, shall be expelled for 90 school days.The student is subject to expulsion until the student graduates, thecharges are dismissed or reduced to a misdemeanor offense, orthe student completes the term of placement or is assigned toanother program.3. A student registered as a sex offender with court supervision whois expelled shall be expelled for a minimum of 90 school days.The expulsion may last through the graduation of the student, untilthe student is not required to register as a sex offender, or untilthe student is assigned to another program.4. A student registered as a sex offender without court supervisionwho is expelled shall be expelled for 90 school days. Theexpulsion may last through the graduation of the student, until thestudent is not required to register as a sex offender, or until thestudent is assigned to another program.5. A student who commits any other Level IV offense shall beexpelled for ninety (90) school days.For H. 3. and 4. above, at the end of 90 school days and before thebeginning of school each year, a committee, according to state law, shallmeet to recommend whether the student will continue the placement.A decision by the superintendent of schools to expel a student may beappealed in accordance with the Inquiries, Complaints, and Appealsprocedures. The period of expulsion may not extend beyond one calendaryear unless, after a review, the District determines that the student is athreat to the safety of other students or KISD employees or extendedplacement is in the best interest of the student. If the period of an-83-

expulsion is inconsistent with the guidelines included in this Code ofConduct, the expulsion order must give notice of the inconsistency.If a student who has been expelled by another school district enrolls inKlein ISD, Klein may continue the expulsion under the terms of the order,place the student in a DAEP for the period specified by the expulsionorder, or allow the student to attend regular classes without completingthe period of expulsion. KISD may take any action permitted by thepreceding paragraph if the student was expelled by a school district inanother state if:1. the out-of-state district provides to KISD a copy of the expulsionorder; and2. the grounds for the expulsion are also grounds for expulsion inKISD.However, if a student was expelled by a school district in another state fora period that exceeds one year, and KISD continues the expulsion orplaces the student in a DAEP, KISD shall reduce the period of expulsionor placement so that the aggregate period does not exceed one yearunless, after a review, KISD determines that the student is a threat to thesafety or other students or to KISD employees or extended placement isin the best interest of the student.A student younger than ten (10) years of age may not be expelled forengaging in conduct described in this section except as required byFederal law.A student who uses, exhibits, or possesses a firearm as defined by 18U.S.C. 921 shall be expelled for one (1) calendar year from the date ofthe offense.An expelled student shall be provided educational services or be placedin the Harris County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program asspecified in Section 37.011 of the Texas Education Code, or HighpointNorth if the expulsion is discretionary.The principal shall inform each teacher who has regular contact with astudent through a classroom assignment of the conduct of a student whohas engaged in any violation listed as a Level IV offense. A teacher shallkeep the information received confidential. The State Board of Educationmay revoke or suspend the certification of a teacher who intentionallyviolates this requirement.III.Distribution and Updating of Student Code of ConductA. The Student Code of Conduct will be posted and prominently displayed ateach school campus.B. The Student Code of Conduct and Subchapter A of Chapter 37, TexasEducation Code, are included in the student handbooks which will bedistributed to administrators, teachers, and other school personnel at the-84-

eginning of each school year as part of the appendix of the studenthandbook.Each campus principal will be responsible for distributing the studenthandbooks, which include the Student Code of Conduct and Chapter 37,Subchapter A of the Texas Education Code to his/her staff and new staffhired in the current school year or any subsequent year in accordancewith existing practices.Each student in the Klein ISD will receive a copy of the StudentHandbook/Code of Conduct. On the elementary campus, the principalwill deliver the copies to classroom teachers who will review the contentswith their students.On the intermediate and high school campuses, the copies may bedistributed and explained by the principal, or reviewed by teachers duringhomeroom period. New students will receive a copy of the StudentHandbook/Code of Conduct upon enrollment.Each year, Klein ISD shall provide parents notice of and informationregarding the student code of conduct. Parents in the Klein ISD shouldreview their child’s copy of the Student Handbook/Code of Conduct at thebeginning of each school year.C. Suggestions are solicited on an annual basis from the CampusInstructional Development Council (CIDC) at each of the district’s schoolsand the Districtwide Instructional Development Council (DIDC) for thepurpose of updating the Student Handbook/Code of Conduct. Anupdated Handbook/Code of Conduct will be distributed each year after itis adopted by the Board of Trustees.D. Subchapter G, Safe Schools, Chapter 37, Discipline; Law and Order of theTexas Education Code appears on the following pages.Approved: May 11, 2010-85-

SUBTITLE G. SAFE SCHOOLSCHAPTER 37. DISCIPLINE; LAW AND ORDERSUBCHAPTER A. ALTERNATIVE SETTINGS FOR BEHAVIORMANAGEMENTSection 37.001. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT(a) The board of trustees of an independent school district shall, with the advice ofits district-level committee established under Section Subchapter F, Chapter 11, adopt astudent code of conduct for the district. The student code of conduct must be postedand prominently displayed at each school campus or made available for review at theoffice of the campus principal. In addition to establishing standards for student conduct,the student code of conduct must:(1) specify the circumstances, in accordance with this subchapter, under whicha student may be removed from a classroom, campus, or disciplinary alternativeeducation program;(2) specify conditions that authorize or require a principal or other appropriateadministrator to transfer a student to a disciplinary alternative education program;(3) outline conditions under which a student may be suspended as provided bySection 37.005 or expelled as provided by Section 37.007;(4) specify whether consideration is given to self-defense as a factor in adecision to order suspension, removal to a disciplinary alternative education program,expulsion, or placement in a juvenile justice alternative education program, regardless ofwhether the decision concerns a mandatory or discretionary action, to:(A) self-defense;(B) intent or lack of intent at the time the student engaged in the conduct;(C) a student’s disciplinary history; or(D) a disability that substantially impairs the student’s capacity toappreciate the wrongfulness of the student’s conduct;(5) provide guidelines for setting the length of a term of:(A) a removal under Section 37.006; and(B) an expulsion under Section 37.007; and(6) address the notification of a student’s parent or guardian of a violation ofthe student code of conduct committed by the student that results in suspension,removal to a disciplinary alternative education program, or expulsion.(7) Prohibit bullying, harassment, and making hit lists and ensure that districtemployees enforce those prohibitions; and(8) Provide, as appropriate for students at each grade level, methods,including options, for:(A) Managing students in the classroom and on school grounds;(B) Disciplining students; and(C) Preventing and intervening in student discipline problems, includingbullying, harassment, and making hit lists.(b) In this section:(1) “Harassment” means threatening to cause harm or bodily injury to anotherstudent, engaging in sexually intimidating conduct, causing physical damage to theproperty of another student, subjecting another student to physical confinement orrestraint, or maliciously taking any action that substantially harms another student’sphysical or emotional health or safety.(2) “Hit list” means a list of people targeted to be harmed, using:-86-

(A) a firearm, as defined by Section 46.01(3), Penal Code;(B) a knife, as defined by Section 46.01(7), Penal Code; or(C) any other object to be used with intent to cause bodily harm.(b-1) The methods adopted under Subsection (a)(8) must provide that a studentwho is enrolled in a special education program under Subchapter A, Chapter 29, maynot be disciplined for conduct prohibited in accordance with Subsection (a)(7) until anadmission, review, and dismissal committee meeting has been held to review theconduct.(c) Once the student code of conduct is promulgated, any change or amendmentmust be approved by the board of trustees.(d) Each school year, a school district shall provide parents notice of andinformation regarding the student code of conduct.(e) Except as provided by Section 37.007(e), this subchapter does not require thestudent code of conduct to specify a minimum term of a removal under Section 37.006or an expulsion under Section 37.007.Section 37.002. REMOVAL BY TEACHER.(a) A teacher may send a student to the principal’s office to maintain effectivediscipline in the classroom. The principal shall respond by employing appropriatediscipline management techniques consistent with the student code of conduct adoptedunder Section 37.001.(b) A teacher may remove from class a student:(1) who has been documented by the teacher to repeatedly interfere with theteacher’s ability to communicate effectively with the students in the class or with theability of the student’s classmates to learn; or(2) whose behavior the teacher determines is so unruly, disruptive, or abusivethat it seriously interferes with the teacher’s ability to communicate effectively with thestudents in the class or with the ability of the student’s classmates to learn.(c) If a teacher removes a student from class under Subsection (b), the principalmay place the student into another appropriate classroom, into in-school suspension, orinto a disciplinary alternative education program as provided by Section 37.008. Theprincipal may not return the student to that teacher’s class without the teacher’s consentunless the committee established under Section 37.003 determines that such placementis the best or only alternative available. The terms of the removal may prohibit thestudent from attending or participating in school-sponsored or school-related activity.(d) A teacher shall remove from class and send to the principal for placement in adisciplinary alternative education program or for expulsion, as appropriate, a studentwho engages in conduct described under Section 37.006 or 37.007. The student maynot be returned to that teacher’s class without the teacher’s consent unless thecommittee established under Section 37.003 determines that such placement is the bestor only alternative available. If the teacher removed the student from class because thestudent has engaged in the elements of any offense listed in Section 37.006(a)(2)(B) orSection 37.007(a)(2)(A) or (b)(2)(C) against the teacher, the student may not be returnedto the teacher's class without the teacher's consent. The teacher may not be coerced toconsent.Section 37.0021. USE OF CONFINEMENT, RESTRAINT, SECLUSION, AND TIME-OUT.(a) It is the policy of this state to treat with dignity and respect all students,including students with disabilities who receive special education services underSubchapter A, Chapter 29. A student with a disability who receives special educationservices under Subchapter A, Chapter 29 may not be confined in a locked box, locked-87-

closet, or other specially designed locked space as either a discipline managementpractice or a behavior management technique.(b) In this section:(1) “Restraint” means the use of physical force or a mechanical device tosignificantly restrict the free movement of all or a portion of a student’s body.(2) “Seclusion” means a behavior management technique in which astudent is confined in a locked box, locked closet, or locked room that:(A) is designed solely to seclude a person; and(B) contains less than 50 square feet of space.(3) “Time-out” means a behavior management technique in which a studentis confined in which, to provide a student with an opportunity to regain self-control, thestudent is separated from other students for a limited period in a setting:(A) that is not locked; and(B) from which the exit is not physically blocked by furniture, a closeddoor held shut from the outside, or another inanimate object.(c) A school district employee or volunteer or an independent contractor of a districtmay not place a student in seclusion. This subsection does not apply to the use ofseclusion in a court-ordered placement, other than a placement in an educationalprogram of a school district, or in a placement or facility to which the following law, rules,or regulations apply:(1) The Children’s Health Act of 2000, Pub. L. No. 106-310, anysubsequent amendments to that Act, any regulations adopted under that Act, or anysubsequent amendments to those regulations;(2) 40 T.A.C. Sections 720.1001-720.1013; or(3) 25 T.A.C. Section 412.308(e).(d) The commissioner by rule shall adopt procedures for the use of restraint andtime-out by a school district employee or volunteer or an independent contractor of adistrict in the case of a student with a disability receiving special education servicesunder Subchapter A, Chapter 29. A procedure adopted under this subsection must:(1) be consistent with:(A) professionally accepted practices and standards of studentdiscipline and techniques for behavior management; and(B) relevant health and safety standards; and(2) identify any discipline management practice or behavior managementtechnique that requires a district employee or volunteer or an independent contractor ofa district to be trained before using that practice or technique.(e) In the case of a conflict between a rule adopted under Subsection (d) and a ruleadopted under Subchapter A, Chapter 29, the rule adopted under Subsection (d)controls.(f) For purposes of this subsection, “weapon” includes any weapon described underSection 37.007(a)(1). This section does not prevent a student’s locked, unattendedconfinement in an emergency situation while awaiting the arrival of law enforcementpersonnel if:(1) the student possesses a weapon; and(2) the confinement is necessary to prevent the student from causing bodilyharm to the student or another person.(g) This section and any rules or procedures adopted under this section do not applyto:(1) a peace officer while performing law enforcement duties;(2) juvenile probation, detention, or corrections personnel; or(3) an educational services provider with whom a student is placed by ajudicial authority, unless the services are provided in an educational program of a schooldistrict.-88-

Section 37.003. PLACEMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE.(a) Each school shall establish a three-member committee to determine placementof a student when a teacher refuses the return of a student to the teacher’s class andmake recommendations to the district regarding re-admission of expelled students.Members shall be appointed as follows:(1) the campus faculty shall choose two teachers to serve as members andone teacher to serve as an alternate member; and(2) the principal shall choose one member from the professional staff of acampus.(b) The teacher refusing to readmit the student may not serve on the committee.(c) The committee’s placement determination regarding a student with a disabilitywho receives special education services under Subchapter A, Chapter 29, is subject tothe requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Section1400 et seq.) and federal regulations, state statutes, and agency requirementsnecessary to carry out federal law or regulations or state law relating to specialeducation.Section 37.004. PLACEMENT OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES.(a) The placement of a student with a disability who receives special educationservices may be made only by a duly constituted admission, review, and dismissalcommittee.(b) Any disciplinary action regarding a student with a disability who receivesspecial education services that would constitute a change in placement under federallaw may be taken only after the student’s admission, review, and dismissal committeeconducts a manifestation determination review under 20 U.S.C. Section 1415(k)(4) andits subsequent amendments. Any disciplinary action regarding the student shall bedetermined in accordance with federal law and regulations, including laws or regulationsrequiring the provision of:(1) functional behavioral assessments;(2) positive behavioral interventions, strategies, and supports; and(3) behavioral intervention plans; and(4) the manifestation determination review.(c) A student with a disability who receives special education services may not beplaced in alternative education programs solely for educational purposes.(d) A teacher in an alternative education program under Section 37.008 who has aspecial education assignment must hold an appropriate certificate or permit for thatassignment.Section 37.005. SUSPENSION.(a) The principal or other appropriate administrator may suspend a student whoengages in conduct identified in the student code of conduct adopted under Section37.001 as conduct for which a student may be suspended.(b) A suspension under this section may not exceed three school days.Section 37.0051. PLACEMENT OF STUDENTS COMMITTING SEXUAL ASSAULTAGAINST ANOTHER STUDENT.(a) As provided by Section 25.0341(b)(2), a student shall be removed from classand placed in a disciplinary alternative education program under Section 37.008 or ajuvenile justice alternative education program under Section 37.011.(b) A limitation imposed by this subchapter on the length of a placement in adisciplinary alternative education program or a juvenile justice alternative educationprogram does not apply to a placement under this section.-89-

Section 37.006. REMOVAL FOR CERTAIN CONDUCT.(a) A student shall be removed from class and placed in a disciplinary alternativeeducation program as provided by Section 37.008 if the student:(1) engages in conduct involving a public school that contains the elements ofthe offense of false alarm or report under Section 42.06, Penal Code, or terroristic threatunder Section 22.07, Penal Code; or(2) commits the following on or within 300 feet of school property, as measuredfrom any point on the school’s real property boundary line, or while attending a schoolsponsoredor school-related activity on or off of school property:(A) engages in conduct punishable as a felony;(B) engages in conduct that contains the elements of the offense ofassault under Section 22.01(a)(1), Penal Code;(C) sells, gives, or delivers to another person or possesses or uses oris under the influence of:(i) marijuana or a controlled substance, as defined by Chapter 481,Health and Safety Code, or by 21 U.S.C. Section 801 et seq.; or(ii) a dangerous drug, as defined by Chapter 483, Health andSafety Code;(D) sells, gives, or delivers to another person an alcoholic beverage,as defined by Section 1.04, Alcoholic Beverage Code, commits a serious act or offensewhile under the influence of alcohol, or possesses, uses, or is under the influence of analcoholic beverage;(E) engages in conduct that contains the elements of an offenserelating to an abusable volatile chemical under Sections 485.031 through 485.034,Health and Safety Code; or(F) engages in conduct that contains the elements of the offense ofpublic lewdness under Section 21.07, Penal Code, or indecent exposure under Section21.08, Penal Code.(b) Except as provided by Section 37.007(d), a student shall be removed fromclass and placed in a disciplinary alternative education program under Section 37.008 ifthe student engages in conduct on or off of school property that contains the elements ofthe offense of retaliation under Section 36.06, Penal Code, against any schoolemployee.(c) In addition to Subsections (a) and (b), a student shall be removed from classand placed in a disciplinary alternative education program under Section 37.008 basedon conduct occurring off campus and while the student is not in attendance at a schoolsponsoredor school-related activity if:(1) the student receives deferred prosecution under Section 53.03, FamilyCode, for conduct defined as a felony offense in Title 5, Penal Code;(2) a court or jury finds that the student has engaged in delinquent conductunder Section 54.03, Family Code, for conduct defined as a felony offense in Title 5,Penal Code; or(3) the superintendent or the superintendent’s designee has a reasonablebelief that the student has engaged in a conduct defined as a felony offense in Title 5,Penal Code.(d) In addition to Subsections (a),(b), and (c) a student may be removed from classand placed in a disciplinary alternative education program under Section 37.008 basedon conduct occurring off campus and while the student is not in attendance at a schoolsponsoredor school-related activity if:(1) the superintendent or the superintendent’s designee has a reasonablebelief that the student has engaged in conduct defined as a felony offense other thanthose defined in Title 5, Penal Code; and-90-

(2) the continued presence of the student in the regular classroom threatensthe safety of other students or teachers or will be detrimental to the educational process.(e) In determining whether there is a reasonable belief that a student has engagedin conduct defined as a felony offense by the Penal Code, the superintendent or thesuperintendent’s designee may consider all available information, including theinformation furnished under Article 15.27, Code of Criminal Procedure.(f) Subject to Section 37.007(e), a student who is younger than 10 years of ageshall be removed from class and placed in a disciplinary alternative education programunder Section 37.008 if the student engages in conduct described by Section 37.007.An elementary school student may not be placed in a disciplinary alternative educationprogram with any other student who is not an elementary school student.(g) The terms of a placement under this section must prohibit the student fromattending or participating in a school-sponsored or school-related activity.(h) On receipt of notice under Article 15.27(g), Code of Criminal Procedure, thesuperintendent or the superintendent’s designee shall review the student’s placement inthe disciplinary alternative education program. The student may not be returned to theregular classroom pending the review. The superintendent or the superintendent’sdesignee shall schedule a review of the student’s placement with the student’s parent orguardian not later than the third class day after the superintendent or superintendent’sdesignee receives notice from the office or official designated by the court. Afterreviewing the notice and receiving information from the student’s parent or guardian, thesuperintendent or the superintendent’s designee may continue the student’s placementin the disciplinary alternative education program if there is reason to believe that thepresence of the student in the regular classroom threatens the safety of other studentsor teachers.(i) The student or the student’s parent or guardian may appeal thesuperintendent’s decision under Subsection (h) to the board of trustees. The studentmay not be returned to the regular classroom pending the appeal. The board shall, atthe next scheduled meeting, review the notice provided under Article 15.27(g), Code ofCriminal Procedure, and receive information from the student, the student’s parent orguardian, and the superintendent or superintendent’s designee and confirm or reversethe decision under Subsection (h). The board shall make a record of the proceedings. Ifthe board confirms the decision of the superintendent or superintendent’s designee, theboard shall inform the student and the student’s parent or guardian of the right to appealto the commissioner under Subsection (j).(j) Notwithstanding Section 7.057(e), the decision of the board of trustees underSubsection (I) may be appealed to the commissioner as provided by Sections 7.057(b),(c), (d), and (f). The student may not be returned to the regular classroom pending theappeal.(k) Subsections (h), (i), and (j) do not apply to placements made in accordancewith Subsection (a).(l) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, other than Section37.007(e)(2), a student who is younger than six years of age may not be removed fromclass and placed in a disciplinary alternative education program.(m) Removal to a disciplinary alternative education program under Subsection (a)is not required if the student is expelled under Section 37.007 for the same conduct forwhich removal would be required.(n) A principal or other appropriate administrator may but is not required to removea student to a disciplinary alternative education program for off-campus conduct forwhich removal is required under this section if the principal or other appropriateadministrator does not have knowledge of the conduct before the first anniversary of thedate the conduct occurred.-91-

(o) In addition to any notice required under Article 15.27, Code of CriminalProcedure, a principal or a principal's designee shall inform each educator who hasresponsibility for, or is under the direction and supervision of an educator who hasresponsibility for, the instruction of a student who has engaged in any violation listed inthis section of the student's misconduct. Each educator shall keep the informationreceived under this subsection confidential from any person not entitled to theinformation under this subsection, except that the educator may share the informationwith the student's parent or guardian as provided for by state or federal law. The StateBoard for Educator Certification may revoke or suspend the certification of an educatorwho intentionally violates this subsection.Section 37.0061. FUNDING FOR ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SERVICES INJUVENILE RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES. A school district that provides educationservices to pre-adjudicated and post-adjudicated students who are confined by courtorder in a juvenile residential facility operated by a juvenile board is entitled to countsuch students in the district’s average daily attendance for purposes of receipt of statefunds under the Foundation School Program. If the district has a wealth per studentgreater than the guaranteed wealth level but less than the equalized wealth level, thedistrict in which the student is enrolled on the date a court orders the student to beconfined to a juvenile residential facility shall transfer to the district providing educationservices an amount equal to the difference between the average Foundation SchoolProgram costs per student of the district providing education services and the sum of thestate aid and the money from the available school fund received by the district that isattributable to the student for the portion of the school year for which the district provideseducation services to the student.Section 37.0062 INSTRUCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALTERNATIVEEDUCATION SERVICES IN JUVENILE RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES.(a) The commissioner shall determine the instructional requirements for educationservices provided by a school district or open-enrollment charter school in a preadjudicationsecure detention facility or a post-adjudication secure correctional facilityoperated by a juvenile board or a post-adjudication secure correctional facility operatedunder contract with the Texas Youth Commission, including requirements relating to:(1) the length of the school day;(2) the number of days of instruction provided to students each school year,and(3) the curriculum of the educational program.(b) The commissioner shall coordinate with:(1) the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission in determining the instructionalrequirements for education services provided under Subsection (a) in a pre-adjudicationsecure detention facility or a post-adjudication secure correctional facility operated by ajuvenile board; and(2) the Texas Youth Commission in determining the instructionalrequirements for education services provided under Subsection (a) in a postadjudicationsecure correctional facility operated under contract with the Texas YouthCommission.(c) The commissioner shall adopt rules necessary to administer this section. Therules must ensure that:(1) a student who receives education services in a pre-adjudication securedetention facility described by this section is offered courses that enable the student tomaintain progress toward completing high school graduation requirements; and-92-

(2) a student who receives education services in a post-adjudication securecorrectional facility described by this section is offered, at a minimum, the coursesnecessary to enable the student to complete high school graduation requirements.(d) The Texas Juvenile Probation Commission or the Texas Youth Commission, asapplicable, shall coordinate with the commissioner in establishing standards for:(1) ensuring security in the provision of education services in the facilities;and(2) providing children in the custody of the facilities access to educationservices.Section 37.007. EXPULSION FOR SERIOUS OFFENSES.(a) a student shall be expelled from a school if the student, on school property orwhile attending a school-sponsored or school-related activity on or off of school property:(1) uses, exhibits, or possesses:(A) a firearm as defined By Section 46.01(3), Penal Code;(B) an illegal knife as defined by Section 46.01(6), Penal Code, or bylocal policy;(C) a club as defined by Section 46.01(1), Penal Code; or(D) a weapon listed as a prohibited weapon under Section 46.05, PenalCode;(2) engages in conduct that contains the elements of the offense of:(A) aggravated assault under Section 22.02, Penal Code, sexual assaultunder Section 22.011, Penal Code, or aggravated sexual assault under Section 22.021,Penal Code;(B) arson under Section 28.02, Penal Code;(C) murder under Section 19.02, Penal Code, capital murder underSection 19.03, Penal Code, or criminal attempt, under Section 15.01, Penal Code, tocommit murder or capital murder;(D) indecency with a child under Section 21.11, Penal Code;(E) aggravated kidnapping under Section 20.04, Penal Code;(F) aggravated robbery under Section 29.03, Penal Code;(G) manslaughter under Section 19.04, Penal Code; or(H) criminally negligent homicide under Section 19.05, Penal Code; or(I) continuous sexual abuse of young child or children under Section21.02, Penal Code, or(3) engages in conduct specified by Section 37.006(a)(2)(C) or (D), if theconduct is punishable as a felony.(b)A student may be expelled if the student:(1) engages in conduct involving a public school that contains the elements ofthe offense of false alarm or report under Section 42.06, Penal Code, or terroristic threatunder Section 22.07, Penal Code;(2) while on or within 300 feet of school property, as measured from any pointon the school’s real property boundary line, or while attending a school-sponsored orschool-related activity on or off of school property;(A) sells, gives, or delivers to another person or possesses, uses, or isunder the influence of any amount of:(i) marijuana or a controlled substance, as defined by Chapter 481,Health and Safety Code, or by 21 U.S.C. Section 801 et seq.;(ii) a dangerous drug, as defined by Chapter 483, Health and SafetyCode;(iii) an alcoholic beverage, as defined by Section 1.04, AlcoholicBeverage Code; or-93-

(B) engages in conduct that contains the elements of an offense relatingto an abusable volatile chemical under Sections 485.031 through 485.034, Health andSafety Code;(C) engages in conduct that contains the elements of an offense underSection 22.01(a)(1), Penal Code, against a school district employee or a volunteer asdefined by Section 22.053; or(D) engages in conduct that contains the elements of the offense ofdeadly conduct under Section 22.05, Penal Code; or(3) subject to subsection (d), while within 300 feet of school property, asmeasured from any point on the school’s real property boundary line:(A) engages in conduct specified by Subsection (a); or(B) possesses a firearm, as defined by 18 U.S.C. Section 921, or(4) engages in conduct that contains the elements of any offense listed inSubsection (a)(2)(A) or (C) or the offense of aggravated robbery under Section 29.03,Penal Code, against another student, without regard to whether the conduct occurs onor off of school property or while attending a school-sponsored or school-related activityon or off of school property.(c) A student may be expelled if the student, while placed in an alternativeeducation program for disciplinary reasons, continues to engage in serious or persistentmisbehavior that violates the district’s student code of conduct.(d) A student shall be expelled if the student engages in conduct that contains theelements of any offense listed in Subsection (a) and may be expelled if the studentengages in conduct that contains the elements of any offense listed in Subsection(b)(2)(C), against any employee or volunteer in retaliation for or as a result of theperson’s employment or association with a school district, without regard to whether theconduct occurs on or off of school property or while attending a school-sponsored orschool-related activity on or off of school property.(e) In accordance with 20 U.S.C. Section 7151, a local educational agency,including a school district, home-rule school district, or open-enrollment charter school,shall expel a student who brings a firearm, as defined by 18 U.S.C., Section 921, toschool. The student must be expelled from the student’s regular campus for a period ofat least one year, except that:(1) the superintendent or other chief administrative officer of the schooldistrict or of the other local educational agency, as defined by 20 U.S.C. Section 7801,may modify the length of the expulsion in the case of an individual student;(2) the district or other local educational agency shall provide educationalservices to an expelled student in a disciplinary alternative education program asprovided by Section 37.008 if the student is younger than 10 years of age on the date ofexpulsion; and(3) the district or other local educational agency may provide educationalservices to an expelled student who is 10 years of age or older in a disciplinaryalternative education program as provided in Section 37.008.(f) A student who engages in conduct that contains the elements of the offense ofcriminal mischief under Section 28.03, Penal Code, may be expelled at the district’sdiscretion if the conduct is punishable as a felony under that section. The student shallbe referred to the authorized officer of the juvenile court regardless of whether thestudent is expelled.(g) In addition to any notice required under Article 15.27, Code of CriminalProcedure, a school district shall inform each educator who has responsibility for, or isunder the direction and supervision of an educator who has responsibility for, theinstruction of a student who has engaged in any violation listed in this section of thestudent's misconduct. Each educator shall keep the information received under this-94-

subsection confidential from any person not entitled to the information under thissubsection, except that the educator may share the information with the student's parentor guardian as provided for by state or federal law. The State Board for EducatorCertification may revoke or suspend the certification of an educator who intentionallyviolates this subsection.(h) Subject to Subsection (e), notwithstanding any other provision of this section, astudent who is younger than 10 years of age may not be expelled for engaging inconduct described by this section.(i) A student who engages in conduct described by Subsection (a) may beexpelled from school by the district in which the student attends school if the studentengages in that conduct:(1) on school property of another district in this state; or(2) while attending a school-sponsored or school-related activity of a schoolin another district in this state.(k) A student may not be expelled solely on the basis of the student’s use,exhibition, or possession of a firearm that occurs:(1) at an approved target range facility that is not located on a schoolcampus, and(2) while participating in or preparing for a school-sponsored shooting sportscompetition or a shooting sports educational activity that is sponsored or supported bythe Parks and Wildlife Department or a shooting sports sanctioning organization workingwith the department.(l) Subsection (k) does not authorize a student to bring a firearm on schoolproperty to participate in or prepare for a school-sponsored shooting sports competitionor a shooting sports educational activity described by that subsection.Section 37.008. DISCIPLINARY ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS.(a) Each school district shall provide a disciplinary alternative education programthat:(1) is provided in a setting other than a student’s regular classroom;(2) is located on or off of a regular school campus;(3) provides for the students who are assigned to the disciplinary alternativeeducation program to be separated from students who are not assigned to the program;(4) focuses on English language arts, mathematics, science, history, andself-discipline;(5) provides for students’ educational and behavioral needs;(6) provides supervision and counseling;(7) employs only teachers who meet all certification requirements establishedunder Subchapter B, Chapter 21; and(8) provides not less than the minimum amount of instructional time per dayrequired by Section 25.082(a).(a-1) The agency shall adopt minimum standards for the operation ofdisciplinary alternative operation of disciplinary alternative education programs, includingstandards relating to:(1) student/teacher ratios;(2) student health and safety;(3) reporting of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of students;(4) training for teachers in behavior management and safety procedures; and(5) planning for a student’s transition from a disciplinary alternative educationprogram to a regular campus.(b) A disciplinary alternative education program may provide for a student’stransfer to:(1) a different campus;-95-

(2) a school-community guidance center; or(3) a community-based alternative school.(c) An off-campus disciplinary alternative education program is not subject to arequirement imposed by this title, other than a limitation on liability, a reportingrequirement, or a requirement imposed by this chapter or by Chapter 39.(d) A school district may provide a disciplinary alternative education program jointlywith one or more other districts.(e) Each school district shall cooperate with government agencies and communityorganizations that provide services in the district to students placed in a disciplinaryalternative education program.(f) A student removed to a disciplinary alternative education program is counted incomputing the average daily attendance of students in the district for the student’s timein actual attendance in the program.(g) A school district shall allocate to a disciplinary alternative education programthe same expenditure per student attending the disciplinary alternative educationprogram, including federal, state, and local funds, that would be allocated to thestudent’s school if the student were attending the student’s regularly assigned educationprogram, including a special education program.(h) A school district may not place a student, other than a student suspended asprovided under Section 37.005 or expelled as provided under Section 37.007, in anunsupervised setting as a result of conduct for which a student may be placed in adisciplinary alternative education program.(i) On request of a school district, a regional education service center may provideto the district information on developing a disciplinary alternative education program thattakes into consideration the district’s size, wealth, and existing facilities in determiningthe program best suited to the district.(j) If a student placed in a disciplinary alternative education program enrolls inanother school district before the expiration of the period of placement, the board oftrustees of the district requiring the placement shall provide to the district in which thestudent enrolls, at the same time other records of the student are provided, a copy of theplacement order. The district in which the student enrolls shall inform each educator whowill have responsibility for, or will be under the direction and supervision of an educatorwho will have responsibility for, the instruction of the student of the contents of theplacement order. Each educator shall keep the information received under thissubsection confidential from any person not entitled to the information under thissubsection, except that the educator may share the information with the student's parentor guardian as provided for by state or federal law. The district in which the studentenrolls may continue the disciplinary alternative education program placement under theterms of the order or may allow the student to attend regular classes without completingthe period of placement. A district may take any action permitted by this subsection if:(1) the student was placed in a disciplinary alternative education program byan open-enrollment charter school under Section 12.131 and the charter school providesto the district a copy of the placement order; or(2) the student was placed in a disciplinary alternative education program inanother state and:(A) the out-of-state district provides to the district a copy of the placementorder; and(B) the grounds for the placement by the out-of-state district are groundsfor placement in the district in which the student is enrolling.(j-1) If a student was placed in a disciplinary alternative education program by aschool district in another state for a period that exceeds one year and a school district inthis state in which the student enrolls continues the placement under Subsection (j), the-96-

district shall reduce the period of the placement so that the aggregate period does notexceed one year unless, after a review, the district determines that:(1) the student is a threat to the safety of other students or district employees; or(2) extended placement is in the best interest of the student.(k) A program of educational and support services may be provided to a studentand the student’s parents when the offense involves drugs or alcohol as specified underSection 37.006 or 37.007. A disciplinary alternative education program that provideschemical dependency treatment services must be licensed under Chapter 464, Healthand Safety Code.(l) A school district is required to provide in the district’s disciplinary alternativeeducation program a course necessary to fulfill a student’s high school graduationrequirements only as provided by this subsection. A school district shall offer a studentremoved to a disciplinary alternative education program an opportunity to completecoursework before the beginning of the next school year. The school district may providethe student an opportunity through any method available, including a correspondencecourse, distance learning, or summer school. The district may not charge the student fora course provided under this subsection.(m) The commissioner shall adopt rules necessary to evaluate annually theperformance of each district’s disciplinary alternative education program establishedunder this subchapter. The evaluation required by this section shall be based onindicators defined by the commissioner, but must include student performance onassessment instruments required under sections 39.023(a) and (c). Academically, themission of disciplinary alternative education programs shall be to enable students toperform at grade level.(m-1) The commissioner shall develop a process for evaluating a school districtdisciplinary alternative education program electronically. The commissioner shall alsodevelop a system and standards for review of the evaluation or use of systems alreadyavailable at the agency. The system must be designed to identify districts that are athigh risk of having inaccurate disciplinary alternative education program data or of failingto comply with disciplinary alternative education program requirements. Thecommissioner shall notify the board of trustees of a district of any objection thecommissioner has to the district’s disciplinary alternative education program data or of aviolation of a law or rule revealed by the data, including any violation of disciplinaryalternative education program requirements, or of any recommendation by thecommissioner concerning the data. If the data reflect that a penal law has been violated,the commissioner shall notify the county attorney, district attorney, or criminal districtattorney, as appropriate, and the attorney general. The commissioner is entitled toaccess to all district records the commissioner considers necessary or appropriate forthe review, analysis, or approval of disciplinary alternative education program data.Section 37.0081. EXPULSION AND PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN STUDENTS INALTERNATIVE SETTINGS.(a) Subject to Subsection (h), but notwithstanding any other provision of thissubchapter, the board of trustees of a school district, or the board’s designee, after anopportunity for a hearing may expel a student and elect to place the student in analternative setting as provided by Subsection (a-1) if:(1) the student:(A) has received deferred prosecution under Section 53.03, Family Code,for conduct defined as a felony offense in Title 5, Penal Code; or(B) has been found by a court or a jury to have engaged in delinquentconduct under Section 54.03, Family Code, for conduct defined as a felony offense inTitle 5, Penal Code;-97-

(C) is charged with engaging in conduct defined as a felony offense inTitle 5, Penal Code;(A) has been referred to a juvenile court for allegedly engaging indelinquent conduct under Section 54.03, Family Code, for conduct defined as a felonyoffense in Title 5, Penal Code;(B) has received probation or deferred adjudication for a felony offenseunder Title 5, Penal Code;(C) has been convicted of a felony offense under Title 5, Penal Code; or(D) has been arrested for or charged with a felony offense under Title 5,Penal Code; and(2) the board or the board’s designee determines that the student’s presencein the regular classroom:(A) threatens the safety of other students or teachers;(B) will be detrimental to the educational process; or(C) is not in the best interests of the district’s students.(a-1) The student must be placed in:(1) a juvenile justice alternative education program, if the school district islocated in a county that operates a juvenile justice alternative education program or theschool district contracts with the juvenile board of another county for the provision of ajuvenile justice alternative education program; or(2) a disciplinary alternative education program.(b) Any decision of the board of trustees or the board’s designee under this sectionis final and may not be appealed.(c) The board of trustees or the board’s designee may order placement inaccordance with this section regardless of:(1) the date on which the student’s conduct occurred;(2) the location at which the conduct occurred;(3) whether the conduct occurred while the student was enrolled in thedistrict; or(4) whether the student has successfully completed any court dispositionrequirements imposed in connection with the conduct.(d) Notwithstanding Section 37.009(c) or (d), or any other provision of thissubchapter, a student expelled and ordered placed in an alternative setting by the boardof trustees or the board’s designee is subject to that placement until:(1) the student graduates from high school;(2) the charges described by Subsection (a) (1) are dismissed or reduced to amisdemeanor offense; or(3) the student completes the term of the placement or is assigned to anotherprogram.(e) A student placed in an alternative setting in accordance with this section isentitled to the periodic review prescribed by Section 37.009(e).(f) Subsection (d) continues to apply to the student if the student transfers toanother school district in the state.(g) The board of trustees shall reimburse a juvenile justice alternative educationprogram in which a student is placed under this section for the actual cost incurred eachday for the student while the student is enrolled in the program. For purposes of thissubsection:(1) the actual cost incurred each day for the student is determined by the juvenileboard of the county operating the program; and(2) the juvenile board shall determine the actual cost each day of the programbased on the board’s annual audit.(h) To the extent of a conflict between this section and Section 37.007, Section37.007 prevails.-98-

Section 37.0082. ASSESSMENT OF ACADEMIC GROWTH OF STUDENTS INDISCIPLINARY ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS.(a) To assess a student’s academic growth during placement in a disciplinaryalternative education program, a school district shall administer to a student placed in aprogram for a period of 90 school days or longer an assessment instrument approved bythe commissioner for that purpose. The instrument shall be administered:(1) initially on placement of the student in the program; and(2) subsequently on the date of the student’s departure from the program, or asnear that date as possible.(b) The assessment instrument required by this section:(1) must be designed to assess at least a student’s basic skills in reading andmathematics;(2) may be:(A) comparable to any assessment instrument generally administered tostudents placed in juvenile justice alternative education programs for a similar purpose;or(B) based on an appropriate alternative assessment instrument developedby the agency to measure student academic growth; and(3) is in addition to the assessment instruments required to be administeredunder Chapter 39.(c) The commissioner shall adopt rules necessary to implement this section.Section 37.009. CONFERENCE; HEARING; REVIEW.(a) Not later than the third class day after the day on which a student is removedfrom class by the teacher under Section 37.002(b) or (d) or by the school principal orother appropriate administrator under Section 37.001(a)(2) or 37.006, the principal orother appropriate administrator shall schedule a conference among the principal or otherappropriate administrator, a parent or guardian of the student, the teacher removing thestudent from class, if any, and the student. At the conference, the student is entitled towritten or oral notice of the reasons for the removal, an explanation of the basis for theremoval, and an opportunity to respond to the reasons for the removal. The student maynot be returned to the regular classroom pending the conference. Following theconference, and whether or not each requested person is in attendance after validattempts to require the person’s attendance, the principal shall order the placement ofthe student for a period consistent with the student code of conduct. If school districtpolicy allows a student to appeal to the board of trustees or the board’s designee adecision of the principal or other appropriate administrator, other than an expulsionunder Section 37.007, the decision of the board or the board’s designee is final and maynot be appealed. If the period of the placement is inconsistent with the guidelinesincluded in the student code of conduct under Section 37.001(a)(5), the order must givenotice of the inconsistency. The period of the placement may not exceed one yearunless, after a review, the district determines that:(1) the student is a threat to the safety of other students or to districtemployees; or(2) extended placement is in the best interest of the student.(b) If a student’s placement in a disciplinary alternative education program is toextend beyond 60 days or the end of the next grading period, whichever is earlier, astudent’s parent or guardian is entitled to notice of and an opportunity to participate in aproceeding before the board of trustees of the school district or the board’s designee, asprovided by policy of the board of trustees of the district. Any decision of the board orthe board’s designee under this subsection is final and may not be appealed.-99-

(c) Before it may place a student in a disciplinary alternative education program fora period that extends beyond the end of the school year, the board or the board’sdesignee must determine that:(1) the student’s presence in the regular classroom program or at the student’sregular campus presents a danger of physical harm to the student or to anotherindividual; or(2) the student has engaged in serious or persistent misbehavior that violatesthe district’s student code of conduct.(d) The board or the board’s designee shall set a term for a student’s placement ina disciplinary alternative education program. If the period of placement is inconsistentwith the guidelines included in the student code of conduct under Section 37.001(a)(5),the order must give notice of the inconsistency. The period of the placement may notexceed one year unless, after a review, the district determines that:(1) the student is a threat to the safety of other students or to districtemployees; or(2) extended placement is in the best interest of the student.(e) A student placed in a disciplinary alternative education program shall beprovided a review of the student’s status, including a review of the student’s academicstatus, by the board’s designee at intervals not to exceed 120 days. In the case of a highschool student, the board’s designee, with the student’s parent or guardian, shall reviewthe student’s progress towards meeting high school graduation requirements and shallestablish a specific graduation plan for the student. The district is not required underthis subsection to provide a course in the district’s disciplinary alternative educationprogram except as required by Section 37.008(1). At the review, the student or thestudent’s parent or guardian must be given the opportunity to present arguments for thestudent’s return to the regular classroom or campus. The student may not be returnedto the classroom of the teacher who removed the student without that teacher’s consent.The teacher may not be coerced to consent.(f) Before a student may be expelled under Section 37.007, the board or theboard’s designee must provide the student a hearing at which the student is affordedappropriate due process as required by the federal constitution and which the student’sparent or guardian is invited, in writing, to attend. At the hearing, the student is entitledto be represented by the student’s parent or guardian or another adult who can provideguidance to the student and who is not an employee of the school district. If the schooldistrict makes a good-faith effort to inform the student and the student’s parent orguardian of the time and place of the hearing, the district may hold the hearingregardless of whether the student, the student’s parent or guardian, or another adultrepresenting the student attends. If the decision to expel a student is made by theboard’s designee, the decision may be appealed to the board. The decision of the boardmay be appealed by trial de novo to a district court of the county in which the schooldistrict’s central administrative office is located.(g) The board or the board’s designee shall deliver to the student and the student’sparent or guardian a copy of the order placing the student in a disciplinary alternativeeducation program under Section 37.001, 37.002, or 37.006 or expelling the studentunder Section 37.007.(h) If the period of an expulsion is inconsistent with the guidelines included in thestudent code of conduct under Section 37.001(a)(5), the order must give notice of theinconsistency. The period of an expulsion may not exceed one year unless, after areview, the district determines that:(1) the student is a threat to the safety of other students or to districtemployees; or(2) extended placement is in the best interest of the student. After a schooldistrict notifies the parents or guardians of a student that the student has been expelled,-100-

the parent or guardian shall provide adequate supervision of the student during theperiod of expulsion.(i) If a student withdraws from the district before an order for placement in adisciplinary alternative education program or expulsion is entered under this section, theprincipal or board, as appropriate, may complete the proceedings and enter an order. Ifthe student subsequently enrolls in the district during the same or subsequent schoolyear, the district may enforce the order at that time except for any period of placement orexpulsion that has been served by the student on enrollment in another district thathonored the order. If the principal or board fails to enter an order after the studentwithdraws, the next district in which the student enrolls may complete the proceedingsand enter an order.(j) If, during the term of a placement or expulsion ordered under this section, astudent engages in additional conduct for which placement in a disciplinary alternativeeducation program or expulsion is required or permitted, additional proceedings may beconducted under this section regarding that conduct and the principal or board, asappropriate, may enter an additional order as a result of those proceedings.Section 37.0091. NOTICE TO NONCUSTODIAL PARENT.(a) A noncustodial parent may request in writing that a school district or school, forthe remainder of the school year in which the request is received, provide that parentwith a copy of any written notification relating to student misconduct under Section37.006 or 37.007 that is generally provided by the district or school to a student’s parentor guardian.(b) A school district or school may not unreasonably deny a request authorized bySubsection (a).(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a school district or schoolshall comply with any applicable court order of which the district or school hasknowledge.Section 37.010. COURT INVOLVEMENT.(a) Not later than the second business day after the date a hearing is held underSection 37.009, the board of trustees of a school district or the board’s designee shalldeliver a copy of the order placing a student in a disciplinary alternative educationprogram under Section 37.006 or expelling a student under Section 37.007 and anyinformation required under Section 52.04, Family Code, to the authorized officer of thejuvenile court in the county in which the student resides. In a county that operates aprogram under Section 37.011, an expelled student shall to the extent provided by law orby the memorandum of understanding immediately attend the educational program fromthe date of expulsion, except, that in a county with a population greater than 125,000every expelled student who is not detained or receiving treatment under an order of thejuvenile court must be enrolled in an educational program.(b) If a student is expelled under Section 37.007(c), the board or its designee shallrefer the student to the authorized officer of the juvenile court for appropriateproceedings under Title 3, Family Code.(c) Unless the juvenile board for the county in which the district’s centraladministrative office is located has entered into a memorandum of understanding withthe district’s board of trustees concerning the juvenile probation department’s role insupervising and providing other support services for students in disciplinary alternativeeducation programs, a court may not order a student expelled under Section 37.007 toattend a regular classroom, a regular campus, or a school district disciplinary alternativeeducation program as a condition of probation.(d) Unless the juvenile board for the county in which the district’s centraladministrative office is located has entered into a memorandum of understanding as-101-

described by Subsection (c), if a court orders a student to attend a disciplinaryalternative education program as a condition of probation once during a school year andthe student is referred to juvenile court again during that school year, the juvenile courtmay not order the student to attend a disciplinary alternative education program in adistrict without the district’s consent until the student has successfully completed anysentencing requirements the court imposes.(e) Any placement in a disciplinary alternative education program by a court underthis section must prohibit the student from attending or participating in school-sponsoredor school-related activities.(f) If a student is expelled under Section 37.007, on the recommendation of thecommittee established under Section 37.003 or on its own initiative, a district mayreadmit the student while the student is completing any court disposition requirementsthe court imposes. After the student has successfully completed any court dispositionrequirements the court imposes, including conditions of a deferred prosecution orderedby the court, or such conditions required by the prosecutor or probation department, ifthe student meets the requirements for admission into the public schools established bythis title, a district may not refuse to admit the student, but the district may place thestudent in the disciplinary alternative education program. Notwithstanding Section37.002(d), the student may not be returned to the classroom of the teacher under whosesupervision the offense occurred without that teacher’s consent. The teacher may notbe coerced to consent.(g) If an expelled student enrolls in another school district, the board of trustees ofthe district that expelled the student shall provide to the district in which the studentenrolls, at the same time other records of the student are provided, a copy of theexpulsion order and the referral to the authorized officer of the juvenile court. Thedistrict in which the student enrolls may continue the expulsion under the terms of theorder, may place the student in a disciplinary alternative education program for theperiod specified by the expulsion order, or may allow the student to attend regularclasses without completing the period of expulsion. A district may take any actionpermitted by this subsection if the student was expelled by a school district in anotherstate if:(1) the out-of-state district provides to the district a copy of the expulsion order;and(2) the grounds for the expulsion are also grounds for expulsion in the districtin which the student is enrolling.(g-1) If a student was expelled by a school district in another state for a period thatexceeds one year and a school district in this state continues the expulsion or places thestudent in a disciplinary alternative education program under Subsection (g), the districtshall reduce the period of the expulsion or placement so that the aggregate period doesnot exceed one year unless, after a review, the district determines that:(1) the student is a threat to the safety of other students or to districtemployees; or(2) extended placement is in the best interest of the student.(h) A person is not liable in civil damages for a referral to juvenile court as requiredby this section.Section 37.011. JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM.(a) The juvenile board of a county with a population greater than 125,000 shalldevelop a juvenile justice alternative education program, subject to the approval of theTexas Juvenile Probation Commission. The juvenile board of a county with a populationof 125,000 or less may develop a juvenile justice alternative education program. For thepurposes of this subchapter, only a disciplinary alternative education program operatedunder the authority of a juvenile board of a county is considered a juvenile justice-102-

alternative education program. A juvenile justice alternative education program in acounty with a population of 125,000 or less:(1) is not required to be approved by the Texas Juvenile ProbationCommission; and(2) is not subject to Subsection (c), (d), (f), or (g).(a-1) For purposes of this section and Section 37.010 (a), a county with a populationgreater than 125,000 is considered to be a county with population of 125,000 or less if:(1) the county had a population of 125,000 or less according to the 2000federal census; and(2) the juvenile board of the county enters into, with the approval of the TexasJuvenile Probation Commission, a memorandum of understanding with each schooldistrict within the county that:(A) outlines the responsibilities of the board and school districts inminimizing the number of students expelled without receiving alternative educationalservices; and(B) includes the coordination procedures required by Section 37.013.(b) If a student admitted into the public schools of a school district under Section25.001(b) expelled from school for conduct for which expulsion is required under Section37.007(a), (d), or (e), the juvenile court, the juvenile board, or the juvenile board’sdesignee, as appropriate, shall:(1) if the student is placed on probation under Section 54.04, Family Code,order the student to attend the juvenile justice alternative education program in thecounty in which the student resides from the date of disposition as a condition ofprobation, unless the child is placed in a post-adjudication treatment facility;(2) if the student is placed on deferred prosecution under Section 53.03, FamilyCode, by the court, prosecutor, or probation department, require the student toimmediately attend the juvenile justice alternative education program in the county inwhich the student resides for a period not to exceed six months as a condition of thedeferred prosecution;(3) in determining the conditions of the deferred prosecution or court orderedprobation, consider the length of the school district’s expulsion order for the student; and(4) provide timely educational services to the student in the juvenile justicealternative education program in the county in which the student resides, regardless ofthe student’s age or whether the juvenile court has jurisdiction over the student.(b-1) Subsection (b)(4) does not require that educational services be provided to astudent who is not entitled to admission into the public schools of a school district underSection 25.001(b).(c) A juvenile justice alternative education program shall adopt a student code ofconduct in accordance with Section 37.001.(d) A juvenile justice alternative education program must focus on Englishlanguage arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and self-discipline. Each schooldistrict shall consider course credit earned by a student while in a juvenile justicealternative education program as credit earned in a district school. Each program shalladminister assessment instruments under Subchapter B, Chapter 39, and shall offer ahigh school equivalency program. The juvenile board or the board’s designee, with theparent or guardian of each student, shall regularly review the student’s academicprogress. In the case of a high school student, the board or the board’s designee, withthe student’s parent or guardian, shall review the student’s progress towards meetinghigh school graduation requirements and shall establish a specific graduation plan forthe student. The program is not required to provide a course necessary to fulfill astudent’s high school graduation requirements other than a course specified by thissubsection.-103-

(e) A juvenile justice alternative education program may be provided in a facilityowned by a school district. A school district may provide personnel and services for ajuvenile justice alternative education program under a contract with the juvenile board.(f) A juvenile justice alternative education program must operate at least sevenhours per day; and 180 days per year, except that a program may apply to the TexasJuvenile Probation Commission for a waiver of the 180-day requirement. Thecommission may not grant a waiver to a program under this subsection for a number ofdays that exceeds the highest number of instructional days waived by the commissionerduring the same school year for a school district served by the program.(g) A juvenile justice alternative education program shall be subject to a writtenoperating policy developed by the local juvenile justice board and submitted to the TexasJuvenile Probation Commission for review and comment. A juvenile justice alternativeeducation program is not subject to a requirement imposed by this title, other than areporting requirement or a requirement imposed by this chapter or by Chapter 39.(h) Academically, the mission of juvenile justice alternative education programsshall be to enable students to perform at grade level. For purposes of accountabilityunder Chapter 39, a student enrolled in a juvenile justice alternative education programis reported as if the student were enrolled at the student’s assigned campus in thestudent’s regularly assigned education program, including a special education program.Annually the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission, with the agreement of thecommissioner, shall develop and implement a system of accountability consistent withChapter 39, where appropriate, to assure that students make progress toward gradelevel while attending a juvenile justice alternative education program. The TexasJuvenile Probation Commission shall adopt rules for the distribution of fundsappropriated under this section to juvenile boards in counties required to establishjuvenile justice alternative education programs. Except as determined by thecommissioner, a student served by a juvenile justice alternative education program onthe basis of an expulsion required under Section 37.007(a), (d), or (e) is not eligible forFoundation School Program funding under Chapter 42 or 31 if the juvenile justicealternative education program receives funding from the Texas Juvenile ProbationCommission under this subchapter.(i) A student transferred to a juvenile justice alternative education program mustparticipate in the program for the full period ordered by the juvenile court unless thestudent’s school district agrees to accept the student before the date ordered by thejuvenile court. The juvenile court may not order a period of transfer under this sectionthat exceeds the term of any probation ordered by the juvenile court.(j) In relation to the development and operation of a juvenile justice alternativeeducation program, a juvenile board and a county and a commissioners court areimmune from liability to the same extent as a school district, and the juvenile board’s orcounty’s professional employees and volunteers are immune from liability to the sameextent as a school district’s professional employees and volunteers.(k) Each school district in a county with a population greater than 125,000 and acounty juvenile board shall annually enter into a joint memorandum of understandingthat:(1) outlines the responsibilities of the juvenile board concerning theestablishment and operation of a juvenile justice alternative education program underthis section;(2) defines the amount and conditions on payments from the school district tothe juvenile board for students of the school district served in the juvenile justicealternative education program whose placement was not made on the basis of anexpulsion required under Section 37.007(a), (d), or (e);-104-

(3) identifies those categories of conduct that the school district has defined inits student code of conduct as constituting serious or persistent misbehavior for which astudent may be placed in the juvenile justice alternative education program;(4) identifies and requires a timely placement and specifies a term ofplacement for expelled students for whom the school district has received a notice underSection 52.041(d), Family Code;(5) establishes services for the transitioning of expelled students to the schooldistrict prior to the completion of the student’s placement in the juvenile justicealternative education program;(6) establishes a plan that provides transportation services for students placedin the juvenile justice alternative education program;(7) establishes the circumstances and conditions under which a juvenile maybe allowed to remain in the juvenile justice alternative education program setting oncethe juvenile is no longer under juvenile court jurisdiction; and(8) establishes a plan to address special education services required by law.(l) The school district shall be responsible for providing an immediate educationalprogram to students who engage in behavior resulting in expulsion under Section37.007(b), (c), and (f) but who are not eligible for admission into the juvenile justicealternative education program in accordance with the memorandum of understandingrequired under this section. The school district may provide the program or the schooldistrict may contract with a county juvenile board, a private provider, or one or moreother school districts to provide the program. The memorandum of understanding shalladdress the circumstances under which such students who continue to engage inserious or persistent misbehavior shall be admitted into the juvenile justice alternativeeducation program.(m) Each school district in a county with a population greater than 125,000 and thecounty juvenile board shall adopt a joint memorandum of understanding as required bythis section not later than September 1 of each school year.(n) If a student who is ordered to attend a juvenile justice alternative educationprogram moves from one county to another, the juvenile court may request the juvenilejustice alternative education program in the county to which the student moves toprovide educational services to the student in accordance with the local memorandum ofunderstanding between the school district and juvenile board in the receiving county.(o) In relation to the development and operation of a juvenile justice alternativeeducation program, a juvenile board and a county and a commissioners court areimmune from liability to the same extent as a school district, and the juvenile board’s orcounty’s employees and volunteers are immune from liability to the same extent as aschool district’s employees and volunteers.(p) If a district elects to contract with the juvenile board for placement in thejuvenile justice alternative education program of students expelled under Section37.007(b), (c), and (f) and the juvenile board and district are unable to reach anagreement in the memorandum of understanding, either party may request that theissues of dispute be referred to a binding arbitration process that uses a qualifiedalternative dispute resolution arbitrator in which each party will pay its pro rata share ofthe arbitration costs. Each party must submit its final proposal to the arbitrator. If theparties cannot agree on an arbitrator, the juvenile board shall select an arbitrator, theschool districts shall select an arbitrator, and those two arbitrators shall select anarbitrator who will decide the issues in dispute. An arbitration decision issued under thissubsection is enforceable in a court in the county in which the juvenile justice alternativeeducation program is located. Any decision by an arbitrator concerning the amount ofthe funding for a student who is expelled and attending a juvenile justice alternativeeducation program must provide an amount sufficient based on operation of the juvenilejustice alternative education program in accordance with this chapter. In determining the-105-

amount to be paid by a school district for an expelled student enrolled in a juvenilejustice alternative education program, the arbitrator shall consider the relevant factors,including evidence of:(1) the actual average total per student expenditure in the district’s alternativeeducation setting;(2) the expected per student cost in the juvenile justice alternative educationprogram as described and agreed on in the memorandum of understanding and incompliance with this chapter; and(3) the costs necessary to achieve the accountability goals under this chapter.(q) In accordance with rules adopted by the board of trustees for the TeacherRetirement System of Texas, a certified educator employed by a juvenile board in ajuvenile justice alternative education program shall be eligible for membership andparticipation in the system to the same extent that an employee of a public school districtis eligible. The juvenile board shall make any contribution that otherwise would be theresponsibility of the school district if the person were employed by the school district,and the state shall make any contribution to the same extent as if the person wereemployed by a school district.Section 37.012. FUNDING OF JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONPROGRAMS.(a) Subject to Section 37.011(n), the school district in which a student is enrolledon the date the student is expelled for conduct for which expulsion is permitted but notrequired under Section 37.007 shall, if the student is served by the juvenile justicealternative education program, provide funding to the juvenile board for the portion of theschool year for which the juvenile justice alternative education program provideseducational services in an amount determined by the memorandum of understandingunder Section 37.011(k) (2).(b) Funds received under this section must be expended on juvenile justicealternative education programs.(c) The Office of State-Federal Relations shall assist a local juvenile probationdepartment in identifying additional state or federal funds to assist local juvenileprobation departments conducting educational or job training programs within juvenilejustice alternative education programs.(d) A school district is not required to provide funding to a juvenile board for astudent who is assigned by a court to a juvenile justice alternative education programbut who has not been expelled.(e) Except as otherwise authorized by law, a juvenile justice alternative educationprogram may not require a student or the parent or guardian of a student to pay any fee,including an entrance fee or supply fee, for participating in the program.Section 37.013. COORDINATION BETWEEN SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND JUVENILEBOARDS. The board of trustees of the school district or the board’s designee shall atthe call of the president of the board of trustees regularly meet with the juvenile board forthe county in which the district’s central administrative office is located or the juvenileboard’s designee concerning supervision and rehabilitative services appropriate forexpelled students and students assigned to disciplinary alternative education programs.Matters for discussion shall include service by probation officers at the disciplinaryalternative education program site, recruitment of volunteers to serve as mentors andprovide tutoring services, and coordination with other social service agencies.-106-

Section 37.014. COURT-RELATED CHILDREN--LIAISON OFFICERS. Each schooldistrict shall appoint at least one educator to act as liaison officer for court-relatedchildren who are enrolled in the district. The liaison officer shall provide counseling andservices for each court-related child and the child’s parents to establish or reestablishnormal attendance and progress of the child in the school.Section 37.015. REPORTS TO LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT; LIABILITY.(a) The principal of a public or private primary or secondary school, or a persondesignated by the principal under Subsection (d), shall notify any school district policedepartment and the police department of the municipality in which the school is locatedor, if the school is not in a municipality, the sheriff of the county in which the school islocated if the principal has reasonable grounds to believe that any of the followingactivities occur in school, on school property, or at a school-sponsored or school-relatedactivity on or off school property, whether or not the activity is investigated by schoolsecurity officers:(1) conduct that may constitute an offense listed under Section 508.149,Government Code;(2) deadly conduct under Section 22.05, Penal Code;(3) a terroristic threat under Section 22.07, Penal Code;(4) the use, sale, or possession of a controlled substance, drug paraphernalia,or marijuana under Chapter 481, Health and Safety Code;(5) the possession of any of the weapons or devices listed under Sections46.01(1)-(14) or Section 46.01(16), Penal Code;(6) conduct that may constitute a criminal offense under Section 71.02, PenalCode; or(7) conduct that may constitute a criminal offense for which a student may beexpelled under Section 37.007(a), (d), or (e).(b) A person who makes a notification under this section shall include the nameand address of each student the person believes may have participated in the activity.(c) A notification is not required under Subsection (a) if the person reasonablybelieves that the activity does not constitute a criminal offense.(d) The principal of a public or private primary or secondary school may designatea school employee who is under the supervision of the principal to make the reportsrequired by this section.(e) The person who makes the notification required under Subsection (a) shall alsonotify each instructional or support employee of the school who has regular contact witha student whose conduct is the subject of the notice.(f) A person is not liable in civil damages for reporting in good faith as required bythis section.Section 37.016. REPORT OF DRUG OFFENSES; LIABILITY. A teacher, schooladministrator, or school employee is not liable in civil damages for reporting to a schooladministrator or governmental authority, in the exercise of professional judgment withinthe scope of the teacher’s, administrator’s, or employee’s duties, a student whom theteacher suspects of using, passing, or selling, on school property:(1) marijuana or a controlled substance, as defined by Chapter 481, Health andSafety Code;(2) a dangerous drug, as defined by Chapter 483, Health and Safety Code;(3) an abusable glue or aerosol paint, as defined by Chapter 485, Health andSafety Code, or a volatile chemical, as listed in Chapter 484, Health and Safety Code, ifthe substance is used or sold for the purpose of inhaling its fumes or vapors; or-107-

Code.(4) an alcoholic beverage, as defined by Section 1.04, Alcoholic BeverageSection 37.017. DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS. Information received by aschool district under Article 15.27, Code of Criminal Procedure, may not be attached tothe permanent academic file of the student who is the subject of the report. The schooldistrict shall destroy the information at the end of the school year in which the report wasfiled.Section 37.018. INFORMATION FOR EDUCATORS. Each school district shall provideeach teacher and administrator with a copy of this subchapter and with a copy of thelocal policy relating to this subchapter.Section 37.019. EMERGENCY PLACEMENT OR EXPULSION.(a) This subchapter does not prevent the principal or the principal’s designee fromordering the immediate placement of a student in a disciplinary alternative educationprogram if the principal or the principal’s designee reasonably believes the student’sbehavior is so unruly, disruptive, or abusive that it seriously interferes with a teacher’sability to communicate effectively with the students in a class, with the ability of thestudent’s classmates to learn, or with the operation of school or a school-sponsoredactivity.(b) This subchapter does not prevent the principal or the principal’s designee fromordering the immediate expulsion of a student if the principal or the principal’s designeereasonably believes that action is necessary to protect persons or property fromimminent harm.(c) At the time of an emergency placement or expulsion, the student shall be givenoral notice of the reason for the action. The reason must be a reason for whichplacement in a disciplinary alternative education program or expulsion may be made ona nonemergency basis. Within a reasonable time after the emergency placement orexpulsion, but not later than the 10 th day after the date of the placement or expulsion, thestudent shall be accorded the appropriate due process as required under Section37.009. If the student subject to the emergency placement or expulsion is a student withdisabilities who receives special education services, the emergency placement orexpulsion is subject to federal law and regulations and must be consistent with theconsequences that would apply under this subchapter to a student without a disability. .(d) A principal or principal’s designee is not liable in civil damages for anemergency placement under this section.Section 37.020. REPORTS RELATING TO EXPULSIONS AND DISCIPLINARYALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM PLACEMENTS.(a) In the manner required by the commissioner, each school district shall annuallyreport to the commissioner the information required by this section.(b) For each placement in a disciplinary alternative education program establishedunder Section 37.008, the district shall report:(1) information identifying the student, including the student’s race, sex, anddate of birth, that will enable the agency to compare placement data with informationcollected through other reports;(2) information indicating whether the placement was based on:(A) conduct violating the student code of conduct adopted under Section37.001;(B) conduct for which a student may be removed from class underSection 37.002(b);-108-

(C) conduct for which placement in a disciplinary alternative educationprogram is required by Section 37.006; or(D) conduct occurring while a student was enrolled in another district andfor which placement in a disciplinary alternative education program is permitted bySection 37.008(j);(3) the number of full or partial days the student was assigned to the programand the number of full or partial days the student attended the program; and(4) the number of placements that were inconsistent with the guidelinesincluded in the student code of conduct under Section 37.001(a)(5).(c) For each expulsion under Section 37.007, the district shall report:(1) information identifying the student, including the student’s race, sex, anddate of birth, that will enable the agency to compare placement data with informationcollected through other reports;(2) information indicating whether the expulsion was based on:(A) conduct for which expulsion is required under Section 37.007,including information specifically indicating whether a student was expelled on the basisof Section 37.007(e);or(B) conduct for which expulsion is permitted under Section 37.007;(3) the number of full or partial days the student was expelled;(4) information indicating whether:(A) the student was placed in a juvenile justice alternative educationprogram under Section 37.011;(B) the student was placed in a disciplinary alternative educationprogram; or(C) the student was not placed in a juvenile justice or other disciplinaryalternative education program; and(5) The number of expulsions that were inconsistent with the guidelinesincluded in the student code of conduct under Section 37.001(a)(5).Section 37.021. OPPORTUNITY TO COMPLETE COURSES DURING IN-SCHOOLAND CERTAIN AND OTHER PLACEMENTS.(a) If a school district removes a student from the regular classroom and placesthe student in in-school suspension or another setting other than a disciplinaryalternative education program, the district shall offer the student the opportunity tocomplete before the beginning of the next school year each course in which the studentwas enrolled at the time of the removal.(b) The district may provide the opportunity to complete courses by any methodavailable, including a correspondence course, distance learning, or summer school.Section 37.022. NOTICE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION.(a) In this section:(1) “Disciplinary action” means a suspension, expulsion, placement in analternative education program, or other limitation in enrollment eligibility of a student by adistrict or school.(2) “District or school” includes an independent school district, a home-rule schooldistrict, a campus or campus program charter holder, or an open-enrollment charterschool.(b) If a district or school takes disciplinary action against a student and the studentsubsequently enrolls in another district or school before the expiration of the period ofdisciplinary action, the governing body of the district or school taking the disciplinaryaction shall provide to the district or school in which the student enrolls, at the same timeother records of the student are provided, a copy of the order of disciplinary action.-109-

(c) Subject to Section 37.007(e), the district or school in which the student enrollsmay continue the disciplinary action under the terms of the order or may allow thestudent to attend regular classes without completing the period of disciplinary action.SUBCHAPTER B. SCHOOL-COMMUNITY GUIDANCE CENTERSSection 37.051. ESTABLISHMENT. Each school district may establish a schoolcommunityguidance center designed to locate and assist children with problems thatinterfere with education, including juvenile offenders and children with severe behavioralproblems or character disorders. Each center shall coordinate the efforts of schooldistrict personnel, local police departments, school attendance officers, and probationofficers in working with students, dropouts, and parents in identifying and correctingfactors that adversely affect the education of the children.Section 37.052. COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS. The board of trustees of a schooldistrict may develop cooperative programs with state youth agencies for children foundto have engaged in delinquent conduct.Section 37.053. COOPERATION OF GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES.(a) Each governmental agency that is concerned with children and that hasjurisdiction in the school district shall cooperate with the school-community guidancecenters on the request of the superintendent of the district and shall designate a liaisonto work with the centers in identifying and correcting problems affecting school-agechildren in the district.(b) The governmental agency may establish or finance a school-communityguidance center jointly with the school district according to terms approved by thegoverning body of each entity participating in the joint establishment or financing of thecenter.Section 37.054. PARENTAL NOTICE, CONSENT, AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION.(a) Before a student is admitted to a school-community guidance center, theadministrator of the center must notify the student’s parent or guardian that the studenthas been assigned to attend the center.(b) The notification must include:(1) the reason that the student has been assigned to the center;(2) a statement that on request the parent or guardian is entitled to be fullyinformed in writing of any treatment method or testing program involving the student; and(3) a statement that the parent or guardian may request to be advised and togive written, signed consent for any psychological testing or treatment involving thestudent.(c) If, after notification, a parent refuses to consent to testing or treatment of thestudent, the center may not provide any further psychological treatment or testing.(d) A parent or guardian of a student attending a center is entitled to inspect:(1) any instructional or guidance material to be used by the student, includingteachers’ manuals, tapes, and films; and(2) the results of any treatment, testing, or guidance method involving thestudent.(e) The administrator of the center may set a schedule for inspection of materialsthat allows reasonable access but does not interfere with the conduct of classes orbusiness activities of the school.-110-

Section 37.055. PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT(a) On admitting a student to a school–community guidance center, a representativeof the school district, the student, and the student’s parent shall develop an agreementthat specifies the responsibilities of the parent and the student. The agreement mustinclude:(1) a statement of the student’s behavioral and learning objectives;(2) a requirement that the parent attend specified meetings and conferences forteacher review of the student’s progress; and(3) the parent’s acknowledgment that the parent understands and accepts theresponsibilities imposed by the agreement regarding attendance at meetings andconferences and assistance in meeting other objectives, defined by the district, to aidstudent remediation.(b) The superintendent of the school district may obtain a court order from a districtcourt in the school district requiring a parent to comply with an agreement made underthis section. A parent who violates a court order issued under this subsection may bepunished for contempt of court.(c) In this section, “parent” includes a legal guardian.Section 37.056. COURT SUPERVISION.(a) In this section, “court” means a juvenile court or alternate juvenile courtdesignated under Chapter 51, Family Code. The courts may delegate responsibilityunder this section to a referee appointed under Section 51.04, Family Code.(b) If a representative of the school district, the student, and the parent or guardianfor any reason fail to reach an agreement under Section 37.055, the court may, on therequest of any party and after a hearing, enter an order establishing the responsibilitiesand duties of each of the parties as the court considers appropriate.(c) The court may compel attendance at any hearing held under this section throughany legal process, including subpoena and habeas corpus.(d) If the parties reach an agreement under Section 37.055, and if the writtenagreement so provides, the court may enter an order that incorporates the terms of theagreement.(e) Any party who violates an order issued under this section may be punished forcontempt of court.(f) A school district may enter into an agreement to share the costs incurred by acounty under this section.SUBCHAPTER C. LAW AND ORDER§ 37.081. School District Peace Officers and Security Personnel.(a) The board of trustees of any school district may employ security personnel andmay commission peace officers to carry out this subchapter. If a board of trusteesauthorizes a person employed as security personnel to carry a weapon, the person mustbe a commissioned peace officer. The jurisdiction of a peace officer or securitypersonnel under this section shall be determined by the board of trustees and mayinclude all territory in the boundaries of the school district and all property outside theboundaries of the district that is owned, leased, or rented by or otherwise under thecontrol of the school district and the board of trustees that employ the peace officer orsecurity personnel.(b) In a peace officer’s jurisdiction, a peace officer commissioned under thissection:(1) has the powers, privileges, and immunities of peace officers;-111-

(2) may enforce all laws, including municipal ordinances, county ordinances,and state laws; and(3) may, in accordance with Chapter 52, Family Code, take a juvenile intocustody.(c) A school district peace officer may provide assistance to another lawenforcement agency. A school district may contract with a political subdivision for thejurisdiction of a school district peace officer to include all territory in the jurisdiction of thepolitical subdivision.(d) A school district peace officer shall perform administrative and law enforcementduties for the school district as determined by the board of trustees of the school district.Those duties must include protecting:(1) the safety and welfare of any person in the jurisdiction of the peace officer;and(2) the property of the school district.(e) The board of trustees of the district shall determine the scope of the on-dutyand off-duty law enforcement activities of school district peace officers. A school districtmust authorize in writing any off-duty law enforcement activities performed by a schooldistrict peace officer.(f) The chief of police of the school district police department shall be accountableto the superintendent and shall report to the superintendent or the superintendent’sdesignee. School district police officers shall be supervised by the chief of police of theschool district or the chief of police’s designee and shall be licensed by the Commissionon Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.(g) A school district police department and the law enforcement agencies withwhich it has overlapping jurisdiction shall enter into a memorandum of understandingthat outlines reasonable communication and coordination efforts between thedepartment and the agencies.(h) A peace officer assigned to duty and commissioned under this section shalltake and file the oath required of peace officers and shall execute and file a bond in thesum of $1,000, payable to the board of trustees, with two or more sureties, conditionedthat the peace officer will fairly, impartially, and faithfully perform all the duties that maybe required of the peace officer by law. The bond may be sued on in the name of anyperson injured until the whole amount of the bond is recovered. Any peace officercommissioned under this section must meet all minimum standards for peace officersestablished by the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.Section 37.082. POSSESSION OF PAGING DEVICES.(a) The board of trustees of a school district may adopt a policy prohibiting astudent from possessing a paging device while on school property or while attending aschool-sponsored or school-related activity on or off school property. The policy mayestablish disciplinary measures to be imposed for violation of the prohibition and mayprovide for confiscation of the paging device.(b) The policy may provide for the district to:(1) dispose of a confiscated paging device in any reasonable manner afterhaving provided the student’s parent and the company whose name and address ortelephone number appear on the device 30 days’ prior notice of its intent to dispose ofthat device. The notice shall include the serial number of the device and may be madeby telephone, telegraph, or in writing; and(2) charge the owner of the device or the student’s parent an administrative feenot to exceed $15 before it releases the device.(c) In this section, “paging device” means a telecommunications device that emitsan audible signal, vibrates, displays a message, or otherwise summons or delivers acommunication to the possessor. The term does not include an amateur radio under the-112-

control of an operator who holds an amateur radio station license issued by the FederalCommunications Commission.Section 37.083. DISCIPLINE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS; SEXUAL HARASSMENT.(a) Each school district shall adopt and implement a discipline managementprogram to be included in the district improvement plan under Section 11.252. Theprogram must provide for prevention of and education concerning unwanted physical orverbal aggressions, sexual harassment, and other forms of bullying in school, on schoolgrounds, and in school vehicles.(b) Each school district may develop and implement a sexual harassment policy tobe included in the district improvement plan under Section 11.252.Section 37.0831. DATING VIOLENCE POLICIES(a) Each school district shall adopt and implement a dating violence policy to beincluded in the district improvement plan under Section 11.252.(b) A dating violence policy must:(1) include a definition of dating violence that includes the intentional use ofphysical, sexual, verbal, or emotional abuse by a person to harm, threaten, intimidate, orcontrol another person in a dating relationship, as defined by Section 71.0021, FamilyCode;(2) address safety planning, enforcement of protective orders, school-basedalternatives to protective orders, training for teachers and administrators, counseling foraffected students, and awareness education for students and parents.Section 37.084. INTERAGENCY SHARING OF RECORDS.(a) A school district superintendent or the superintendent’s designee may discloseinformation contained in a student’s education records to a juvenile justice agency, asthat term is defined by Section 58.101, Family Code, if the disclosure is under aninteragency agreement authorized by Section 58.0051, Family Code.(b) The commissioner may enter into an interagency agreement to shareeducational information for research and analytical purposes with the:(1) Texas Juvenile Probation Commission;(2) Texas Youth Commission;(3) Texas Department of Criminal Justice; and(4) Criminal Justice Policy Council.(c) This section does not require or authorize release of student-level informationexcept in conformity with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, asamended.SUBCHAPTER D. PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDSSection 37.101. APPLICABILITY OF CRIMINAL LAWS.The criminal laws of the state apply in the areas under the control and jurisdiction of theboard of trustees of any school district in this state.Section 37.102. RULES; PENALTY.(a) The board of trustees of a school district may adopt rules for the safety andwelfare of students, employees, and property, and other rules it considers necessary tocarry out this subchapter and the governance of the district, including rules providing forthe operation and parking of vehicles on school property. The board may adopt andcharge a reasonable fee for parking and for providing traffic control.-113-

(b) A law or ordinance regulating traffic on a public highway or street applies to theoperation of a vehicle on school property, except as modified by this subchapter.(c) A person who violates this subchapter or any rule adopted under thissubchapter commits an offense. An offense under this section is a Class Cmisdemeanor.Section 37.103. ENFORCEMENT OF RULES.Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, the board of trustees of a schooldistrict may authorize any officer commissioned by the board to enforce rules adopted bythe board. This subchapter is not intended to restrict the authority of each district toadopt and enforce appropriate rules for the orderly conduct of the district in carrying outits purposes and objectives or the right of separate jurisdiction relating to the conduct ofits students and personnel.Section 37.104. COURTS HAVING JURISDICTION.The judge of a municipal court of a municipality in which, or any justices of the peace ofa county in which, property under the control and jurisdiction of a school district islocated may hear and determine criminal cases involving violations of this subchapter orrules adopted under this subchapter.Section 37.105. UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS: REFUSAL OF ENTRY, EJECTION,IDENTIFICATION.The board of trustees of a school district or its authorized representative may refuse toallow a person without legitimate business to enter on property under the board’s controland may eject any undesirable person from the property on the person’s refusal to leavepeaceably on request. Identification may be required of any person on the property.Section 37.106. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION INSIGNIA.The board of trustees of a school district may provide for the issuance and use ofsuitable vehicle identification insignia. The board may bar or suspend a person fromdriving or parking a vehicle on any school property as a result of the person’s violation ofany rule adopted by the board or of this subchapter. Reinstatement of the privilegesmay be permitted and a reasonable fee assessed.Section 37.107. TRESPASS ON SCHOOL GROUNDS.An unauthorized person who trespasses on the grounds of any school district of thisstate commits an offense. An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.Section 37.110. INFORMATION REGARDING GANG-FREE ZONES.The superintendent of each public school district and the administrator of each privateelementary or secondary school located in the public school district shall ensure that thestudent handbook for each campus in the public school district includes information ongang-free zones and the consequences of engaging in organized criminal activity withinthose zones.SUBCHAPTER E. PENAL PROVISIONSSection 37.121 FRATERNITIES, SORORITIES, SECRET SOCIETIES, AND GANGS.(a) A person commits an offense if the person:(1) is a member of, pledges to become a member of, joins, or solicits anotherperson to join or pledge to become a member of a public school fraternity, sorority,secret society, or gang; or-114-

(2) is not enrolled in a public school and solicits another person to attend ameeting of a public school fraternity, sorority, secret society, or gang or a meeting atwhich membership in one of those groups is encouraged.(b) A school district board of trustees or an educator shall recommend placing in adisciplinary alternative education program any student under the person’s control whoviolates subsection (a).(c) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.(d) In this section, a “public school fraternity, sorority, secret society, or gang”means an organization composed wholly or in part of students of public primary orsecondary schools that seeks to perpetuate itself by taking in additional members fromthe students enrolled in school on the basis of the decision of its membership rather thanon the free choice of a student in the school who is qualified by the rules of the school tofill the special aims of the organization. The term does not include an agency for publicwelfare, including Boy Scouts, Hi–Y, Girl Reserves, DeMolay, Rainbow Girls, Pan-American Clubs, scholarship societies, or other similar educational organizationssponsored by state or national education authorities.Section 37.122. POSSESSION OF INTOXICANTS ON PUBLIC SCHOOL GROUNDS.(a) A person commits an offense if the person possesses an intoxicating beveragefor consumption, sale, or distribution while:(1) on the grounds or in a building of a public school; or(2) entering or inside any enclosure, field, or stadium where an athletic eventsponsored or participated in by a public school of this state is being held.(b) An officer of this state who sees a person violating this section shallimmediately seize the intoxicating beverage and, within a reasonable time, deliver it tothe county or district attorney to be held as evidence until the trial of the accusedpossessor.(c) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.Section 37.123. DISRUPTIVE ACTIVITIES.(a) A person commits an offense if the person, alone or in concert with others,intentionally engages in disruptive activity on the campus or property of any private orpublic school.(b) For purposes of this section, disruptive activity is:(1) obstructing or restraining the passage of persons in an exit, entrance, orhallway of a building without the authorization of the administration of the school;(2) seizing control of a building or portion of a building to interfere with anadministrative, educational, research, or other authorized activity;(3) preventing or attempting to prevent by force or violence or the threat offorce or violence a lawful assembly authorized by the school administration so that aperson attempting to participate in the assembly is unable to participate due to the use offorce or violence or due to a reasonable fear that force or violence is likely to occur;(4) disrupting by force or violence or the threat of force or violence a lawfulassembly in progress; or(5) obstructing or restraining the passage of a person at an exit or entrance tothe campus or property or preventing or attempting to prevent by force or violence or bythreats of force or violence the ingress or egress of a person to or from the property orcampus without the authorization of the administration of the school.(c) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.(d) Any person who is convicted the third time of violating this section is ineligibleto attend any institution of higher education receiving funds from this state before thesecond anniversary of the third conviction.-115-

(e) This section may not be construed to infringe on any right of free speech orexpression guaranteed by the constitution of the United States or of this state.Section 37.124. DISRUPTION OF CLASSES.(a) A person commits an offense if the person, on school property or on publicproperty within 500 feet of school property, alone or in concert with others, intentionallydisrupts the conduct of classes or other school activities.(b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.(c) In this section:(1) “Disrupting the conduct of classes or other school activities” includes:(A) emitting noise of an intensity that prevents or hinders classroominstruction;(B) enticing or attempting to entice a student away from a class or otherschool activity that the student is required to attend;(C) preventing or attempting to prevent a student from attending a classor other school activity that the student is required to attend; and(D) entering a classroom without the consent of either the principal or theteacher and, through either acts of misconduct or the use of loud or profane language,disrupting class activities.(2) “Public property” includes a street, highway, alley, public park, or sidewalk.(3) “School property” includes a public school campus or school grounds onwhich a public school is located and any grounds or buildings used by a school for anassembly or other school-sponsored activity.Section 37.125 EXHIBITION OF FIREARMS.(a) A person commits an offense if, in a manner intended to cause alarm orpersonal injury to another person or to damage school property, the person intentionallyexhibits, uses, or threatens to exhibit or use a firearm:(1) in or on any property, including a parking lot, parking garage, or otherparking area, that is owned by a private or public school; or(2) on a school bus being used to transport children to or from schoolsponsoredactivities of a private or public school.(b) An offense under this section is a third degree felony.Section 37.126. DISRUPTION OF TRANSPORTATION.(a) Except as provided by Section 37.125, a person commits an offense if theperson intentionally disrupts, prevents, or interferes with the lawful transportation ofchildren to or from school or an activity sponsored by a school on a vehicle owned oroperated by a county or independent school district.(b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.SUBCHAPTER F. HAZINGSection 37.151 Definitions.In this subchapter:(1) "Educational institution" includes a public or private high school.(2) "Pledge" means any person who has been accepted by, is considering an offerof membership from, or is in the process of qualifying for membership in an organization.(3) "Pledging" means any action or activity related to becoming a member of anorganization.(4) "Student" means any person who:-116-

(A) is registered in or in attendance at an educational institution;(B) has been accepted for admission at the educational institution where thehazing incident occurs; or(C) intends to attend an educational institution during any of its regularsessions after a period of scheduled vacation.(5) "Organization" means a fraternity, sorority, association, corporation, order,society, corps, club, or service, social, or similar group, whose members are primarilystudents.(6) "Hazing" means any intentional, knowing, or reckless act, occurring on or offthe campus of an educational institution, by one person alone or acting with others,directed against a student, that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of astudent for the purpose of pledging, being initiated into, affiliating with, holding office in,or maintaining membership in an organization. The term includes:(A) any type of physical brutality, such as whipping, beating, striking,branding, electronic shocking, placing of a harmful substance on the body, or similaractivity;(B) any type of physical activity, such as sleep deprivation, exposure to theelements, confinement in a small space, calisthenics, or other activity that subjects thestudent to an unreasonable risk of harm or that adversely affects the mental or physicalhealth or safety of the student;(C) any activity involving consumption of a food, liquid, alcoholic beverage,liquor, drug, or other substance that subjects the student to an unreasonable risk ofharm or that adversely affects the mental or physical health or safety of the student;(D any activity that intimidates or threatens the student with ostracism, thatsubjects the student to extreme mental stress, shame, or humiliation, or that adverselyaffects the mental health or dignity of the student or discourages the student fromentering or remaining registered in an educational institution, or that may reasonably beexpected to cause a student to leave the organization or the institution rather thansubmit to acts described in this subdivision; and(E) any activity that induces, causes, or requires the student to perform aduty or task that involves a violation of the Penal Code.Section 37.152 PERSONAL HAZING OFFENSE(a) A person commits an offense if the person:(1) engages in hazing;(2) solicits, encourages, directs, aids, or attempts to aid another in engaging inhazing(3) recklessly permits hazing to occur; or(4) has firsthand knowledge of the planning of a specific hazing incident involvinga student in an educational institution, or has firsthand knowledge that a specific hazingincident has occurred, and knowingly fails to report said knowledge in writing to the deanof students or other appropriate official of the institution.(b) The offense of failing to report is a Class B misdemeanor.(c) Any other offense under this section that does not cause serious bodily injury toanother is a Class B misdemeanor.(d) Any other offense under this section that causes serious bodily injury to anotheris a Class A misdemeanor.(e) Any other offense under this section which causes the death of another is a statejail felony.(f) Except if an offense causes the death of a student, in sentencing a personconvicted of an offense under this section, the court may require the person to performcommunity service, subject to the same conditions imposed on a person placed oncommunity supervision under Section 11, Article 42.12, Code of Criminal Procedure, for-117-

an appropriate period of time in lieu of confinement in county jail or in lieu of a part of thetime the person is sentenced to confinement in county jail.Section 37.153 ORGANIZATION HAZING OFFENSE.(a) An organization commits an offense if the organization condones orencourages hazing or if an officer or any combination of members, pledges, or alumni ofthe organization commits or assists in the commission of hazing.(b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by:(1) a fine of not less than $5,000 nor more than $10,000; or(2) if the court finds that the offense caused personal injury, propertydamage, or other loss, a fine of not less than $5,000 nor more than double the amountlost or expenses incurred because of the injury, damage, or loss.Section 37.154. CONSENT NOT A DEFENSE.It is not a defense to prosecution of an offense under this subchapter that the personagainst whom the hazing was directed consented to or acquiesced in the hazing activity.Section 37.155. IMMUNITY FROM PROSECUTION AVAILABLE.In the prosecution of an offense under this subchapter, the court may grant immunityfrom prosecution for the offense to each person who is subpoenaed to testify for theprosecution and who does testify for the prosecution. Any person reporting a specifichazing incident involving a student in an educational institution to the dean of students orother appropriate official of the institution is immune from civil or criminal liability thatmight otherwise be incurred or imposed as a result of the report. Immunity extends toparticipation in any judicial proceeding resulting from the report. A person reporting inbad faith or with malice is not protected by this section.Section 37.156. OFFENSES IN ADDITION TO OTHER PENAL PROVISIONS.This subchapter does not affect or repeal any penal law of this state. This subchapterdoes not limit or affect the right of an educational institution to enforce its own penaltiesagainst hazing.Section 37.157. REPORTING BY MEDICAL AUTHORITIESA doctor or other medical practitioner who treats a student who may have beensubjected to hazing activities:(1) may report the suspected hazing activities to police or other lawenforcement officials; and(2) is immune from civil or other liability that might otherwise be imposed orincurred as a result of the report, unless the report is made in bad faith or with malice.SUBCHAPTER I. PLACEMENT OF REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERSSection 37.001. DEFINITION. In this subchapter, “board of trustees” includes theboard’s designee.Section 37.002. APPLICABILITY. This subchapter:(1) applies to a student who is required to register as a sex offender underChapter 62, Code of Criminal Procedure; and(2) does not apply to a student who is no longer required to register as a sexoffender under Chapter 62, Code of Criminal Procedure, or a student who receives anearly termination of the obligation to register under Subchapter I, Chapter 62, Code ofCriminal Procedure.-118-

Section 37.303. REMOVAL OF REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER FROM REGULARCLASSROOM.Notwithstanding any provision of Subchapter A, on receiving notice under Article 15.27,Code of criminal Procedure, or Chapter 62, Code of Criminal Procedure, that a studentis required to register as a sex offender under that chapter, a school district shall removethe student from the regular classroom and determine that appropriate placement of thestudent in the manner provided by this subchapter.Section 37.304. PLACEMENT OF REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER WHO IS UNDERCOURT SUPERVISION.(a) A school district shall place a student to whom this subchapter applies and whois under any form of court supervision, including probation, community supervision, orparole, in the appropriate alternative education program as provided by Section 37.309for at least one semester.(b) If a student transfers to another school district during the student’s mandatoryplacement in an alternative education program under Subsection (a), the district to whichthe student transfers may:(1) require the student to complete an additional semester in the appropriatealternative education program without conducting a review of the student’s placement forthat semester under Section 37.306; or(2) count any time spent by the student in an alternative education program inthe district from which the student transfers toward the mandatory placementrequirement under Subsection (a).Section 37.305. PLACEMENT OF REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER WHO IS NOTUNDER COURT SUPERVISION.A school district may place a student to whom this subchapter applies and who is notunder any form of court supervision in the appropriate alternative education program asprovided by Section 37.309 for one semester or in the regular classroom. The districtmay not place the student in the regular classroom if the district board of trusteesdetermines that the student’s presence in the regular classroom:(1) threatens the safety of other students or teachers;(2) will be detrimental to the educational process; or(3) is not in the best interests of the district’s students.Section 37.306. REVIEW OF PLACEMENT IN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONPROGRAM.(a) At the end of the first semester of a student’s placement in an alternativeeducation program under Section 37.304 or 37.305, the school district board of trusteesshall convene a committee to review the student’s placement in the alternative educationprogram. The committee must be composed of:(1) a classroom teacher from the campus to which the student would beassigned were the student not placed in an alternative education program;(2) the student’s parole or probation officer or, in the case of a student whodoes not have a parole or probation officer, a representative of the local juvenileprobation department;(3) an instructor from the alternative education program to which the student isassigned;(4) a school district designee selected by the board of trustees; and(5) a counselor employed by the school district.-119-

(b) The committee by majority vote shall determine and recommend to the schooldistrict board of trustees whether the student should be returned to the regularclassroom or remain in the alternative education program.(c) If the committee recommends that the student be returned to the regularclassroom, the board of trustees shall return the student to the regular classroom unlessthe board determines that the student’s presence in the regular classroom:(1) threatens the safety of other students or teachers;(2) will be detrimental to the educational process; or(3) is not in the best interests of the district’s students.(d) If the committee recommends that the student remain in the alternative educationprogram, the board of trustees shall continue the student’s placement in the alternativeeducation program unless the board determines that the student’s presence in theregular classroom:(1) does not threaten the safety of other students or teachers;(2) will not be detrimental to the educational process; and(3) is not contrary to the best interests of the district’s students.(e) If, after receiving a recommendation under Subsection (b), the school districtboard of trustees determines that the student should remain in an alternative educationprogram, the board shall before the beginning of each school year convene thecommittee described by Subsection (a) to review, in the manner provided bySubsections (b), (c), and (d), the student’s placement in an alternative educationprogram.Section 37.307. PLACEMENT AND REVIEW OF STUDENT WITH DISABILITY.(a) The placement under this subchapter of a student with a disability who receivesspecial education services must be made in compliance with the Individuals withDisabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Section 1400 et seq.).(b) The review under Section 37.306 of the placement of a student with a disabilitywho receives special education services may be made only by a duly constitutedadmission, review, and dismissal committee. The admission, review, and dismissalcommittee may request that the board of trustees convene a committee described bySection 37.006(a) to assist the admission, review, and dismissal committee inconducting the review.Section 37.308. TRANSFER OF REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER.Except as provided by Section 37.304(b), a school district shall determine whether toplace a student to whom this subchapter applies and who transfers to the district in theappropriate alternative education program as provided by Section 37.309 or in a regularclassroom. The school district shall follow the procedures specified underSection 37.306 in making the determination.Section 37.309. PLACEMENT IN DISCIPLINARY ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONPROGRAM OR JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM.(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a school district shall place a student whois required by the board of trustees to attend an alternative education program under thissubchapter in a disciplinary alternative education program.(b) A school district shall place a student who is required by the board of trustees toattend an alternative education program under this subchapter in a juvenilejustice alternative education program if:(1) the memorandum of understanding entered into between the school districtand juvenile board under Section 37.011 (k) provides for the placement of students towhom this subchapter applies in the juvenile justice alternative education program, or-120-

(2) a court orders the placement of the student in a juvenile justice alternativeeducation program.Section 37.310. FUNDING FOR REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER PLACED INJUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM.A juvenile justice alternative education program is entitled to funding for a student who isplaced in the program under this subchapter in the same manner as a juvenile justicealternative education program is entitled to funding under Section 37.012 for a studentwho is expelled and placed in a juvenile justice alternative education program forconduct for which expulsion is permitted but not required under Section 37.007.Section 37.311. CONFERENCE.(a) A student or the student’s parent or guardian may appeal a decision by a schooldistrict board of trustees to place the student in an alternative education program underthis subchapter by requesting a conference among the board of trustees, the student’sparent or guardian, and the student. The conference is limited to the factual question ofwhether the student is required to register as a sex offender under Chapter 62, Code ofCriminal Procedure.(b) If the school district board of trustees determines at the conclusion of theconference that the student is required to register as a sex offender under Chapter 62,Code of Criminal Procedure, the student is subject to placement in an alternativeeducation program in the manner provided by this subchapter.(c) A decision by the board of trustees under this section is final and may not beappealed.Section 37.312. LIABILITYThis subchapter does not:(1) waive any liability or immunity of a governmental entity or its officers oremployees; or(2) create any liability for or a cause of action against a governmental entity orits officers or employees.Section 37.313. CONFLICTS OF LAW.To the extent of any conflict between a provision of this subchapter and a provision ofSubchapter A, this subchapter prevails.-121-

EXCERPTS FROM FEDERAL LAWDefinition of “firearm”For the purposes of this provision, “firearm” means:1. Any weapon (including a starter gun), which will or is designed to or which mayreadily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive;2. The frame or receiver of any such weapon;3. Any firearm muffler or firearm silencer;4. Any destructive device. “Destructive device” means any explosive, incendiary, orpoison gas bomb, grenade, rocket having a propellant charge of more than fourounces, missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more than onequarterounce, mine, or device similar to any of the preceding described devices.It also means any type of weapon (other than a shotgun shell or a shotgun that isgenerally recognized as particularly suitable for sporting purposes) by whatevername known which will, or which may be readily converted to, expel a projectileby the action of an explosive or other propellant, and which has any barrel with abore of more than one-half inch in diameter; and any combination of parts eitherdesigned or intended for use in converting any device into a destructive deviceas described in this item, and from which a destructive device may be readilyassembled.18 U.S.C. 921Unsafe School Choice Option (USCO)Each district receiving assistance under Title I, Part A of the Elementary and SecondaryEducation Act (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) must allow a student to attend a safe publicelementary or secondary school within the District, including a public charter school, ifthe student :1. Attends a persistently dangerous public elementary or secondary school, asdefined by the state’s education agency; or2. Becomes a victim of a violent criminal offense while in or on the grounds of theschool the student attends.No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, 20 U.S.C. 7912-122-

EXCERPTS FROM OTHER PERTINENT TEXAS LAWS§ 25.094. Failure to Attend School.(a) An individual commits an offense if the individual:(1) is required to attend school under Section 25.085; and(2) fails to attend school on 10 or more days or parts of days within a six-monthperiod in the same school year or on three or more days or parts of dayswithin a four-week period.(b) An offense under this section may be prosecuted in:(1) the constitutional county court of the county in which the individual residesor in which the school is located, if the county has a population of twomillion or more;(2) a justice court of any precinct in the county in which the individual resides orin which the school is located; or(3) a municipal court in the municipality in which the individual resides or inwhich the school is located.(c) On a finding by the county, justice, or municipal court that the individual hascommitted an offense under Subsection (a) or on a finding by a juvenile court ina county with a population of less than 100,000 that the individual has engagedin conduct that violates Subsection (a), the court may enter an order thatincludes one or more of the requirements listed in Article 45.054, Code ofCriminal Procedure, as added by Chapter 1514, Acts of the 77th Legislature,Regular Session, 2001.(d) If the county, justice, or municipal court believes that a child has violated anorder issued under Subsection (c), the court may proceed as authorized byArticle 45.050, Code of Criminal Procedure.(d-1) Pursuant to an order of the county, justice, or municipal court based on anaffidavit showing probable cause to believe that an individual has committed anoffense under this section, a peace officer may take the individual into custody.A peace officer taking an individual into custody under this subsection shall:(1) promptly notify the individual’s parent, guardian, or custodian of the officer’saction and the reason for that action; and(e)(f)(g)(2) without unnecessary delay:(A)release the individual to the individual’s parent, guardian, or custodianor to another responsible adult, if the person promises to bring theindividual to the county, justice, or municipal court as requested bythe court; or(B) bring the individual to a county, justice, or municipal court with venueover the offense.An offense under this section is a class C misdemeanor.It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that one or more ofthe absences required to be proven under Subsection (a) was excused by aschool official or should be excused by the court. The burden in on thedefendant to show by a preponderance of the evidence that the absence hasbeen or should be excused. A decision by the court to excuse an absence forpurposes of this section does not affect the ability of the school district todetermine whether to excuse the absence for another purpose.It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that one or more ofthe absences required to be proven under Subsection (a) was involuntary. Theburden is on the defendant to show by a preponderance of the evidence thatthe absence was involuntary.-123-

§ 33.091. Prevention of Illegal Steroid Use; Random TestingSECTION 2. Section 33.091, Education Code, is amended by amendingSubsections (b) and (h) and adding Subsections (c-1), (d), (e), and (f) to read as follows:(b) The league shall adopt rules prohibiting a student from participating in anathletic competition sponsored or sanctioned by the league unless:(1) the student agrees not to use steroids and, if the student is enrolled in highschool, the student submits to random testing for the presence of illegal steroids in thestudent's body, in accordance with the program established under Subsection (d); and(2) the league obtains from the student's parent a statement signed by theparent and acknowledging that:(A) the parent's child, if enrolled in high school, may be subject torandom steroid testing;(B) state law prohibits possessing, dispensing, delivering, oradministering a steroid in a manner not allowed by state law;(C) state law provides that bodybuilding, muscle enhancement,or the increase of muscle bulk or strength through the use of a steroid by a person whois in good health is not a valid medical purpose;(D) only a licensed practitioner with prescriptive authority mayprescribe a steroid for a person; and(E) a violation of state law concerning steroids is a criminaloffense punishable by confinement in jail or imprisonment in the Texas Department ofCriminal Justice.§ 71.028. Gang-Free Zones. (Texas Penal Code)(a) In this section:(1) “Institution of higher education,” “playground,” “premises,” “school,” “videoarcade facility,” and “youth center” have the meanings assigned by Section 481.134,Health and Safety Code.(2) “Shopping mall’ means an enclosed public walkway or hall area thatconnects retail, service, or professional establishments.(b) This section applies to an offense listed in Section 71.02 (a) (1), (4), or (7),other than burglary, theft, burglary of a motor vehicle, or unauthorized use of a motorvehicle.(c) Except as provided by Subsection (d), the punishment prescribed for anoffense described by Subsection (b) is increased to the punishment prescribed for thenext highest category of offense if the actor is 17 years of age or older and it is shownbeyond a reasonable doubt on the trial of the offense that the actor committed theoffense at a location that was:(1) in, on, or within 1,000 feet of any:(A) real property that is owned, rented, or leased by a school or schoolboard; or(B) premises owned, rented, or leased by an institution of highereducation;(C) premises of a public or private youth center; or(D) playground;(2) in, on, or within 300 feet of any:(A) shopping mall;(B) movie theater;(C) premises of a public swimming pool; or(D) premises of a video arcade facility; or-124-

(d) The punishment for an offense described by Subsection (b) may not beincreased under this section if it is punishable under Section 71.02 as a felony of the firstdegree.-125-

CHILD ABUSE REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES§ 261.101 Persons Required to Report: Time to Report(a) A person having cause to believe that a child’s physical or mental health orwelfare has been or may be adversely affected by abuse or neglect by anyperson shall immediately make a report as provided by this subchapter.(b) If a professional has cause to believe that a child has been or may be abusedor neglected, the professional shall make a report not later than the 48th hourafter the hour the professional first suspects that the child has been or may beabused or neglected. A professional may not delegate to or rely on anotherperson to make the report. In this subsection, “professional” means anindividual who is licensed or certified by the state or who is an employee of afacility licensed, certified, or operated by the state and who, in the normalcourse of official duties or duties for which a license or certification is required,has direct contact with children. The term includes teachers, nurses, doctors,and day-care employees.(c) The requirement to report under this section applies without exception to anindividual whose personal communications may otherwise be privileged,including an attorney, a member of the clergy, a medical practitioner, a socialworker, and a mental health professional.(d) The identity of an individual making a report under this chapter is confidentialand may be disclosed only on the order of a court or to a law enforcementofficer for the purposes of conducting a criminal investigation of the report.§ 261.103 Report Made to Appropriate AgencyA report shall be made to:(1) any local or state law enforcement agency;(2) the department if the alleged or suspected abuse involves a personresponsible for the care, custody, or welfare of the child;(3) the state agency that operates, licenses, certifies, or registers the facility inwhich the alleged abuse or neglect occurred; or(4) the agency designated by the court to be responsible for the protection ofchildren.§ 261.104 Contents of ReportThe person making a report shall identify, if known:(1) the name and address of the child;(2) the name and address of the person responsible for the care, custody, orwelfare of the child; and(3) any other pertinent information concerning the alleged or suspected abuseor neglect.-126-

CHAPTER 26. PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES(Excerpts)Section 26.001. Purpose.(a) Parents are partners with educators, administrators, and school districtboards of trustees in their children’s education. Parents shall be encouraged to activelyparticipate in creating and implementing educational programs for their children.(b) The rights listed in this chapter are not exclusive. This chapter does notlimit a parent’s rights under other law.(c) Unless otherwise provided by law, a board of trustees, administrator,educator, or other person may not limit parental rights.(d) Each board of trustees shall provide for procedures to considercomplaints that a parent’s right has been denied.(e) Each board of trustees shall cooperate in the establishment of ongoingoperations of at least one parent-teacher organization at each school in the district topromote parental involvement in school activities.Section 26.002. DefinitionIn this chapter, “parent” includes a person standing in parental relation. Theterm does not include a person as to whom the parent-child relationship has beenterminated or a person not entitled to possession of or access to a child under a courtorder. Except as provided by federal law, all rights of a parent under Title 2 of this codeand all educational rights under Section 151.003(a)(10), Family Code, shall be exercisedby a student who is 18 years of age or older or whose disabilities of minority have beenremoved for general purposes of Chapter 31, Family Code, unless the student has beendetermined to be incompetent or the student’s rights have been otherwise restricted by acourt order.Section 26.003. Rights Concerning Academic Programs(a)A parent is entitled to:(1) petition the board of trustees designating the school in the districtthat the parent’s child will attend, as provided by Section 25.033;(2) reasonable access to the school principal, or to a designatedadministrator with the authority to reassign a student, to request a change in the class orteacher to which the parent’s child has been assigned, if the reassignment or changewould not affect the assignment or reassignment of another student;(3) request, with the expectation that the request will not beunreasonably denied:(A) the addition of a specific academic class in the course ofstudy of the parent’s child in keeping with the required curriculum if sufficient interest isshown in the addition of the class to make it economically practical to offer the class;(B) that the parent’s child be permitted to attend a class for creditabove the child’s grade level, whether in the child’s school or another school, unless theboard or its designated representative expects that the child cannot performsatisfactorily in the class; or(C) that the parent’s child be permitted to graduate from highschool earlier than the child would normally graduate, if the child completes each courserequired for graduation; and(4) have a child who graduates early as provided by Subdivision (3)(C)participate in graduation ceremonies at the time the child graduates.(b) The decision of the board of trustees concerning a request described bySubsection (a)(2) or (3) is final and may not be appealed.-127-

Section 26.004. Access to Student Records.A parent is entitled to access to all written records of a school districtconcerning the parent’s child, including:(1) attendance records;(2) test scores;(3) grades;(4) disciplinary records;(5) counseling records;(6) psychological records;(7) applications for admission;(8) health and immunization information;(9) teacher and counselor evaluations; and(10) reports of behavioral patterns.Section 26.005. Access to State Assessments.Except as provided by Section 39.023(e), a parent is entitled to access to acopy of each state assessment instrument administered under Section 39.023 to theparent’s child.Section 26.006. Access to Teaching Materials(a)A parent is entitled to:(1) review all teaching materials, textbooks, and other teaching aidsused in the classroom of the parent’s child; and(2) review each test administered to the parent’s child after the test isadministered.(b) A school district shall make teaching materials and tests readilyavailable for review by parents. The district may specify reasonable hours for review.(c) A student’s parent is entitled to request that the school district or openenrollmentcharter school the student attends allow the student to take home anytextbook used by the student. Subject to the availability of a textbook, the district orschool shall honor the request. A student who takes home a textbook must return thetextbook to school at the beginning of the next school day if requested to do so by thestudent’s teacher. In this subsection, “textbook” has the meaning assigned by Section31.002.Section 26.007. Access to Board Meetings(a) A parent is entitled to complete access to any meeting of the board oftrustees of the school district, other than a closed meeting held in compliance withSubchapters D and E, Chapter 551, Government Code.(b) A board of trustees of a school district must hold each public meeting ofthe board within the boundaries of the district except as required by law or except to holda joint meeting with another district or with another governmental entity, as defined bySection 2051.041, Government Code, if the boundaries of the governmental entity are inwhole or in part within the boundaries of the district. All public meetings must complywith Chapter 551, Government Code.Section 26.008. Right to Full Information Concerning Student.(a) A parent is entitled to full information regarding the school activities of aparent’s child except as provided by Section 38.004.(b) An attempt by any school district employee to encourage or coerce achild to withhold information from the child’s parent is grounds for discipline underSection 21.104, 21.156, or 21.211, as applicable.-128-

Section 26.0081. Right to Full Information Concerning Special Education andEducation of Students with Learning Difficulties.(a) The agency shall produce and provide to school districts sufficient copiesof a comprehensive, easily understood document that explains the process by which anindividualized education program is developed for a student in a special educationprogram and the rights and responsibilities of a parent concerning the process. Thedocument must include information a parent needs to effectively participate in anadmission, review, and dismissal committee meeting for the parent’s child.(b) The agency will ensure that each school district provides the documentrequired under this section to the parent as provided by 20 U.S.C.S. Section 1415(b):(1) as soon as practicable after a child is referred to determine thechild’s eligibility for admission into the district’s special education program, but at leastfive school days before the date of the initial meeting of the admission, review, anddismissal committee; and(2) at any other time on reasonable request of the child’s parent.(c) The agency shall produce and provide to school districts a writtenexplanation of the options and requirements for providing assistance to students whohave learning difficulties or who need or may need special education. The explanationmust state that a parent is entitled at any time to request an evaluation of the parent’schild for special education services under Section 29.004. Each school year, eachdistrict shall provide the written explanation to a parent of each district student byincluding the explanation in the student handbook or by another means.Section 26.009. Consent Required for Certain Activities(a) An employee of a school district must obtain the written consent of achild’s parent before the employee may:(1) conduct a psychological examination, test, or treatment, unless theexamination, test, or treatment is required under Section 38.004 or state or federal lawregarding requirements for special education; or(2) make or authorize the making of a videotape of a child or record orauthorize the recording of a child’s voice.(b) An employee of a school district is not required to obtain the consent ofa child’s parent before the employee may make a videotape of a child or authorize therecording of a child’s voice if the videotape or voice recording is to be used only for:(1) purposes of safety, including the maintenance of order anddiscipline in common areas of the school or on school buses;(2) a purpose related to a cocurricular or extracurricular activity;(3) a purpose related to regular classroom instruction; or(4) media coverage of the school.Section 26.0091. Refusal of Psychiatric or Psychological Treatment of Child asBasis of Report of Neglect.(a) In this section, “psychotropic drug” has the meaning assigned by Section261.111, Family Code.(b) An employee of a school district may not use or threaten to use the refusalof a parent, guardian, or managing or possessory conservator of a child to administer orconsent to the administration of a psychotropic drug to the child, or to consent to anyother psychiatric or psychological testing or treatment of the child, as the sole basis formaking a report of neglect of the child under Subchapter B, Family Code, unless theemployee has case to believe that the refusal:(1) presents a substantial risk of death, disfigurement, or bodily injuryto a child; or(2) has resulted in an observable and material impairment to thegrowth, development, or functioning of the child.-129-

Section 26.010. Exemption From Instruction.(a) A parent is entitled to remove the parent’s child temporarily from a classor other school activity that conflicts with the parent’s religious or moral beliefs if theparent presents or delivers to the teacher of the parent’s child a written statementauthorizing the removal of the child from the class or other school activity. A parent isnot entitled to remove the parent’s child from a class or other school activity to avoid atest or to prevent the child from taking a subject for an entire semester.(b) This section does not exempt a child from satisfying grade level orgraduation requirements in a manner acceptable to the school district and the agency.Section 26.011. ComplaintsThe board of trustees of each school district shall adopt a grievanceprocedure under which the board shall address each complaint that the board receivesconcerning violation of a right guaranteed by this chapter.Section 26.012. Fee for CopiesThe agency or a school district may charge a reasonable fee in accordancewith Subchapter F, Chapter 552, Government Code, for copies of materials provided to aparent under this chapter..-130-

RESOLUTION OF COMPLAINTS ARISING UNDER CERTAINFEDERAL ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWSAssuranceThe Klein Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationalorigin, sex, age, or handicap in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, itsprograms and activities.ScopeAny individual who believes that Klein ISD has engaged in discrimination in violation of Section504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act,Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), or the Age Discrimination Act of 1975(Age Act) may file a complaint in accordance with the procedures set forth below. However, theseprocedures do not apply to certain complaints that may arise under the same statutes, such assexual harassment under Title IX or an inappropriate educational plan under Section 504. Thefollowing types of complaints are governed by other policies/procedures:1. Allegations of sexual harassment: See KISD Board Policies DIA (employees) andFFH (students).2. Allegations regarding a Section 504 student’s identification, evaluation, or educationalprogram: See KISD Board Policy FB.3. General complaints by parents, residents, or individuals other than employees: SeeKISD Board Policy FNG.4. Complaints by employees regarding conditions of work, discrimination in employment,whistleblower complaints, compensation, or job classification: See KISD Board PolicyDGBA.5. Any other claim to which a specific process detailed in KISD Board Policy or anAdministrative Directive applies.The purpose of these procedures is to provide a prompt and equitable process for resolvingcomplaints arising under the laws specified in these procedures. The objective of theseprocedures is to resolve such complaints informally and at the lowest possible level. Beforeinitiating a formal complaint under these procedures, individuals are encouraged to resolveconcerns by scheduling an informal conference with the principal or other appropriateadministrator. The conference should be requested within ten (10) school days of the date theindividual knew, or should have known, of the event or series of events causing the complaint.The principal or other administrator will issue a written response within ten (10) school days ofthe conference.If the concern is not resolved informally, the complainant shall submit a written complaint, on aDistrict-provided form detailing the nature of the complaint and the relief requested, within ten(10) school days of receipt of a response to the informal conference.Initiation of Formal ComplaintA formal complaint form may be found online athttp://kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=discrimination, or by requesting a copy of the form from theappropriate coordinator. Formal complaints shall be addressed to the following individuals:1. For complaints of alleged discrimination in violation of Section 504, Title II of theADA, or the Age Act to the KISD Section 504 Coordinator:Dr. Mary Rosenberg4411 Louetta RoadSpring, Texas 77388832-249-4400mrosenberg@kleinisd.net-132-

2. For complaints of alleged discrimination in of Title IX, to the KISD Title IXCoordinator:Ms. Teresa Anderson16503 Stuebner-Airline RoadKlein, Texas 77379832-249-4301tanderson@kleinisd.netThe Coordinator or the Coordinator’s designee will conduct an impartial investigation including,as appropriate, conducting interviews and collecting documentary evidence and/or writtenstatements from the complainant and other individuals with relevant information. TheCoordinator or the designee shall schedule a conference with the complainant within fifteen (15)school days of the receipt of the complaint. All evidence the complainant wishes to beconsidered must be submitted to the investigator no later than the close of the conference. Theevidence collected by the investigator shall constitute the record for purposes of appeal. Theinvestigator shall have ten (10) school days following the conference to respond, in writing, to thecomplainant. The investigator may extend any deadline for good cause as determined by theinvestigator. If the investigator finds that any act was taken in violation of the laws identifiedherein, the investigator shall ensure that corrective action is taken.Appeal to SuperintendentIf the outcome of the conference with the Coordinator or the Coordinator’s designee is not to thecomplainant’s satisfaction or the Coordinator or designee fails to respond, the complainant mayappeal to the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee for an impartial review of thecoordinator’s investigation. The request must be in writing on a form or in the format provided bythe District and must be filed within ten (10) school days following receipt of a response or, if noresponse is received, within ten (10) school days of the response deadline. The appeal form isavailable at http://kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=discrimination, or by requesting a copy fromthe appropriate Coordinator above. The Superintendent or designee shall schedule a conferencewith the complainant within fifteen (15) school days of receipt of the request for review. TheSuperintendent or designee is not required to accept any additional evidence beyond thatcontained in the record on appeal or to conduct any additional investigation. Within ten (10)school days of holding the conference, the Superintendent or designee shall respond, in writing,to the complainant. The Superintendent or designee may extend any deadline for good cause asdetermined by the Superintendent or designee. If the Superintendent or designee finds that anyact was taken in violation of the laws identified herein, the Superintendent or designee shallensure that corrective action is taken.Appeal to Impartial Hearing OfficerIf the complainant is dissatisfied with the Superintendent or designee’s written decision, thecomplainant may appeal to an impartial hearing officer by filing a written request with theSuperintendent on a form provided by the District. The request must be filed within ten (10)school days following receipt of the decision of the Superintendent or Superintendent’s designeeor, if no decision is received, within ten (10) school days of the response deadline. The appealform is available at http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=discrimination, or by requesting acopy from the Superintendent. The Superintendent will appoint a hearing officer and notify thecomplainant of such appointment within ten (10) school days of receipt of the request for appeal.Hearing officers may be District employees who were not involved in the subject matter of thecomplaint or the complaint process, or they may be persons not employed by the District. Thehearing officer shall schedule a conference within fifteen (15) school days of notice of the requestfor hearing and issue a written response within ten (10) school days after the date of conference.The hearing officer is not required to accept any additional evidence beyond that contained in therecord on appeal or to conduct any additional investigations. The hearing officer may extend anydeadline for good cause as determined by the hearing officer. If the hearing officer finds that anyact was taken in violation of the laws identified herein, the hearing officer shall make arecommendation regarding the appropriate corrective action to be taken which shall beimplemented by the Superintendent or designee.-133-

BACTERIAL MENINGITIS INFORMATIONWhat is meningitis?Meningitis is an inflammation of the covering of the brain and spinal cord—also calledthe meninges. It can be caused by viruses, parasites, fungi, and bacteria. Viralmeningitis is common; most people recover fully. Medical management of viralmeningitis consists of supportive treatment and there is usually no indication for the useof antibiotics. Parasitic and fungal meningitis are very rare. Bacterial meningitis is veryserious and may involve complicated medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, and life supportmanagement.There are two common types of bacteria that cause meningitis:• Strep pneumoniae causes pneumococcal meningitis; there are over 80 subtypesthat cause illness• Neisseria meningitidis—meningococcal meningitis; there are 5 subtypes thatcause serious illness—A, B, C, Y, and W-135What are the symptoms?Someone with meningitis will become very ill. The illness may develop over one or twodays, but it can also rapidly progress in a matter of hours. Not everyone with meningitiswill have the same symptoms.Children (over 1 year old) and adults with meningitis may have a severe headache, hightemperature, vomiting, sensitivity to bright lights, neck stiffness or joint pains, anddrowsiness or confusion.In both children and adults, there may be a rash of tiny, red-purple spots or bruisescaused by bleeding under the skin. These can occur anywhere on the body. They are asign of blood poisoning (septicemia), which sometimes happens with meningitis,particularly the meningococcal strain.How serious is bacterial meningitis?If it is diagnosed early and treated promptly, the majority of people make a completerecovery. In some cases it can be fatal or a person may be left with a permanentdisability, such as deafness, blindness, amputations or brain damage (resulting inmental retardation or paralysis) even with prompt treatment.How is bacterial meningitis spread?Fortunately, none of the bacteria that cause meningitis are as contagious as diseaseslike the common cold or the flu, and they are not spread by casual contact or by simplybreathing the air where a person with meningitis has been. The germs live naturally inthe back of our noses and throats, but they do not live for long outside the body. Theyare spread when people exchange saliva (such as by kissing, sharing drinkingcontainers, utensils, or cigarettes).-134-

The germ does not cause meningitis in most people. Instead, most people becomecarriers of the germ for days, weeks, or even months. Being a carrier helps to stimulateyour body’s natural defense system. The bacteria rarely overcomes the body’s immunesystem and causes meningitis or another serious illness.What is the risk of getting bacterial meningitis?The risk of getting bacterial meningitis in all age groups is about 2.4 cases per 100,000population per year. However, the highest risk group for the most serious form of thedisease, meningococcal meningitis, is highest among children 2 to 18 years old.How is bacterial meningitis diagnosed?The diagnosis is usually based on a combination of clinical symptoms and laboratoryresults from spinal fluid and blood. Spinal fluid is obtained by a lumbar puncture (spinaltap).How can bacterial meningitis be prevented?Do not share food, drinks, utensils, toothbrushes, or cigarettes. Limit the number ofpersons you kiss.Vaccines against pneumococcal disease are recommended both for young children andadults over 64. A vaccine against four meningococcal serogroups (A, C, Y, and W-135)is available. These four groups cause the majority of meningococcal cases in the UnitedStates. This vaccine is recommended by some groups for college students, particularlyfreshmen living in dorms or residence halls. The vaccine is safe and effective (85-90%).It can cause mild side effects, such as redness and pain at the injection site lasting up totwo days. Immunity develops within 7 to 10 days after the vaccine is given and lasts forup to 5 years.What you should do if you think you or a friend might have bacterial meningitis?Seek prompt medical attention.For more information:Your school nurse, family doctor, and the staff at your local or regional healthdepartment office are excellent sources for information on all communicable diseases.You may also call your local health department or Regional Texas Department of Healthoffice to ask about meningococcal vaccine. Additional information may also be found atthe web sites for the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov and theTexas Department of Health: www.tdh.state.tx.us.-135-

MENINGITIS DE BACTERIA¿Que es la meningitis?La meningitis es una inflamación de las membrana que cubre el cerebro y la médulaespinal – también llamadas los meninges. Puede ser causada por virus, parásitos,hongos, y bacteria. La meningitis viral es común y la mayor parte de la gente recuperacompletamente. El tratamiento médico de la meningitis viral consiste de tratamiento deobservación y soporte ye generalmente no hay indicación para uso de antibióticos. Lameningitis de parásitos y la de hongos son muy raras. La meningitis de bacteria es muygrave y puede involucrar tratamiento médico, quirúrgico, farmacéutico y de medidas desoporte para salvar la vida.Hay dos tipos de bacteria comunes que causan meningitis:• Strep pneumoniae que causa meningitis pneumococcal. Hay más de 80subtipos que causan enfermedad.• Neisseria meningitis – meningococcal meningitis. Hay 5 tipos que causanenfermedad grave: A, B, C, Y, W-135.¿Cuáles son los síntomas?Una persona con meningitis llega a sentirse muy enferma. La enfermedad puededesarrollar dentro de uno o dos días, pero puede también puede progresar rápidamenteen unas cuantas horas. No todos las personas con meningitis llegan a tener los mismossíntomas.Los niños (mayores de 1 año de edad) y los adultos con meningitis pueden tenerdolores severos de cabeza, fiebre alta, vómito, sensitividad a las luces brillantes,inflexibilidad y tesura del cuello, dolor en las articulaciones, adormecimiento oconfusión.Tanto en los niños como en los adultos puede haber una erupción o sarpullido depequeñas manchas rojas-moradas o magulladuras causadas por hemorragia debajo dela piel. Estas pueden ocurrir en cualquier parte del cuerpo y son una señal deenvenenamiento de la sangre (septicemia), la cual sucede a veces con la meningitis,particularmente el esfuerzo meningococcal.¿Cuál es la gravedad de la meningitis de bacteria?Si se diagnóstico es temprano y el tratamiento es inmediato, la mayor parte de la genterecupera completamente. En algunos casos puede ser mortal o las persona puedequedar con una incapacidad permanente, tal como: sordera, ceguera, amputaciones, odaño cerebral (resultando en retraso mental o parálisis) aún con tratamiento rápido.¿Cómo se esparce o contagia la meningitis de bacteria?Afortunadamente, ninguna de las bacterias que causa la meningitis es tan contagiosacomo las enfermedades comunes tales como el resfriado común o la influenza, y no secontagian por contacto casual o por simplemente respirar el mismo aire del lugar dondese encontraba una persona con meningitis. Los gérmenes viven naturalmente en laparte trasera de nuestras narices y gargantas, pero no viven por mucho tiempo afuera-136-

del cuerpo. El contagian ocurre cuando la gente intercambia saliva (por ejemplo:besando, compartiendo recipientes con bebidas, cubiertos para comidas, o cigarrillos).El gérmen no causa meningitis en la mayor parte de la gente. En vez, la mayor partede las personas se convierten en portadores del gérmen por días, semanas y hastameses. Ser un portador ayuda a estimular el sistema de defensa natural del cuerpo. Labacteria muy rara vez vence al sistema de inmunidad del cuerpo y cause meningitis ocualquier otra enfermedad grave.¿Cuál es el riesgo de contraer meningitis de bacteria?El riesgo de contraer meningitis en tolos los grupos de diferentes edades es deaproximadamente 2.4 casos por 100,000 personas por año. Sin embargo el grupo quetiene el mayor riesgo para la forma más grave de la enfermedad, meningococcalmeningitis, es el de los niños de 2 a 18 años de edad.¿Como se diagnostica la meningitis de bacteria?El diagnóstico generalmente está basado en una combinación de síntomas clínicos yresultados de análisis de laboratorio del líquido espinal y sangre. El líquido espinal seobtiene mediante una punción lumbar de la médula espinal.¿Como se puede prevenir la meningitis de bacteria?No compartir las comidas, las bebidas, los utensilios para comer o beber, los cepillos dediente o los cigarrillos. Limitar el número de personas que besan.Se recomienda vacunar contra la enfermedad pneumococcal tanto a los niños pequeñoscomo a las personas mayores de 64 años. Una vacuna contra cuatro grupos demeningococcal serogroups (A, C, Y, W-135) está disponible. Estos cuatro gruposcausan la mayoría de los casos de meningococcal en los Estados Unidos. Esta vacunaes recomendada por algunos grupos para los estudiantes de universidad,especialmente para los que están en su primer año de universidad y están viviendo enlos dormitorios o residencias estudiantiles. La vacuna es segura y efectiva (85-90%).Puede causar efectos secundarios moderados tales como enrojecimiento o dolor en elárea de la inyección que duran hasta 2 días. La inmunidad se desarrolla entre 7 a 10días después que se ha recibido la vacuna y dura 5 años.¿Que debe hacer si cree que usted o un amigo puede tener meningitis debacteria?Buscar atención médica inmediatamente.Para más información:La enfermera de la escuela, el médico de la familia, y el personal de las oficinas deldepartamento de salud local o regional son fuentes de información excelentes para todaclase de enfermedades contagiosas. También pueden comunicarse con la oficina localdel departamento de salud o Regional Texas Department of Health par solicitar vacunameningococcal. Además pueden obtener información en los foros de internet deCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (Centros de Control de Enfermedades yPrevención): www.cdc.gov y Texas Department of Health (Departmento de Salud deTexas): www.tdh.state.tx.us.-137-

Klein Independent School DistrictStudent Guidelines for Acceptable Use of Technology ResourcesThese guidelines are provided so that students and parents are aware of theresponsibilities students accept when they use District-owned computer hardware,operating system software, application software, stored text, data files, electronic mail,local databases, removable media, digitized information, communication technologies,and Internet access. In general, this requires efficient, ethical, and legal utilization of alltechnology resources.1. Expectationsa. Student use of computers, other technology hardware, software, andcomputer networks, including the Internet, is only allowed when supervised orgranted permission by a teacher or campus/district administrator.b. All users are expected to follow existing copyright laws. Copyright guidelinesare posted and/or available in the media center of each campus as well asposted on the District’s web site.c. Although the District has an Internet safety plan in place, students areexpected to notify a staff member whenever they come across information ormessages that are inappropriate, dangerous, threatening, or make them feeluncomfortable.d. Students who identify or know about a security problem are expected toconvey the details to their teacher or campus/district administrator withoutdiscussing it with other students.2. Unacceptable conduct includes but is not limited to the following:a. Using the network for illegal activities, such as copyright, license, or contractviolations or downloading inappropriate materials, viruses, and/or software,including but not limited to hacking and host file sharing software.b. Using the network for financial or commercial gain, advertising, or politicalactivities.c. Accessing or exploring online content that does not support the curriculumand/or is inappropriate for school assignments, including but not limited topornographic sites.d. Vandalizing, tampering, or accessing without permission, equipment,programs, files, software, system performance, or other technology. Use orpossession of hacking software is strictly prohibited.e. Causing congestion on the network or interfering with the work of others, e.g.,chain letters, jokes, or pictures to lists or individuals.f. Unauthorized or non-curricular use of online video, music or streamingcontent.g. Gaining unauthorized access anywhere on the network.h. Invading the privacy of other individuals.-138-

i. Using another user’s account, password, or ID card or allowing another userto access your account, password, or ID.j. Coaching, helping, joining or acquiescing in any unauthorized activity on thenetwork.k. Posting anonymous, unlawful, or inappropriate messages or information on adistrict-owned system.l. Engaging in sexual harassment or using any language of a sexual orotherwise objectionable nature (e. g., racist, terroristic, abusive, threatening,demeaning, stalking, or slanderous) in public or private messages.m. Falsifying permission and/or authorization of identification documents.n. Obtaining copies of or modifying files, data, or passwords belonging to otherusers on the network without authorization.o. Knowingly placing a computer virus on a computer or network.p. Transmission of any material that is in violation of any federal or state law.This includes, but is not limited to confidential information, copyrightedmaterial, threatening or obscene material, and computer viruses.3. Acceptable Use Guidelinesa. General Guidelines(1) Students are responsible for the ethical and educational use oftechnology in the District and when a district owned device is used out ofdistrict.(2) Students will have access to available forms of electronic media andcommunication that is in support of education and research, and insupport of the educational goals and objectives of the District.(3) All technology policies and restrictions must be followed.(4) Access to the District’s computer online services is a privilege and not aright. Each student will be required to sign and adhere to the AcceptableUse Guidelines Agreement.(5) When placing, removing, or restricting access to data or online services,school officials shall apply the same criteria of educational suitabilityused for other education resources.(6) Parents concerned with the District’s computer online services at theirchild’s school should refer to the EFA (LOCAL): Instructional Resources:Instructional Material Selection and Adoption policy and follow the statedprocedure.(7) Any parent wishing to restrict their children’s access to any Districtcomputer online services will need to provide this restriction request inwriting. Parents will assume responsibility for imposing restrictions onlyon their own children.-139-

. Network Etiquette(1) Be polite.(2) Use appropriate language.(3) Do not reveal personal data (i.e. home address, phone number, or phonenumbers of other people).(4) Remember that the other users of technology are human beings whoseculture, language, and humor have different points of reference from yourown.(5) Users should be discrete when forwarding e-mail, and it should only bedone on a need-to-know basis.c. E-Mail4. Consequences(1) E-mail may be used for educational or administrative purposes only.Students are provided a Gaggle e-mail account if e-mail is required in thecourse in which they are enrolled.(2) E-mail transmissions, stored data, transmitted data, or any other use ofdistrict-owned technology by students or any other user is subject tobeing monitored at any time by designated staff to ensure appropriateuse.(3) All e-mail and all contents are property of the District.The student in whose name a system account and/or computer hardware is issuedwill be responsible at all times for its appropriate use.Noncompliance with the guidelines published here, in the Student Handbook /Student Code of Conduct, and in Board policy CQ may result in suspension ortermination of technology privileges and disciplinary action. Use or possession ofhacking software is strictly prohibited and violators will be subject to consequencesin the Student Handbook / Student Code of Conduct. Violations of applicable stateand federal law, including the Texas Penal Code, Computer Crimes, Chapter 33,may result in criminal prosecution, as well as disciplinary action by the District.The District cooperates fully with local, state, or federal officials in any investigationconcerning or relating to violations of computer crime laws. In addition, contents ofe-mail and network communications are governed by the Texas Public InformationAct, and therefore, may be subject to public disclosure as required by law.Any attempt to alter data, the configuration of a computer, or the files of anotheruser without the consent of the individual, campus or district administrator, will beconsidered an act of vandalism and subject to disciplinary action in accordancewith the Student Handbook / Student Code of Conduct.-140-

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT OPTIONSCredit to count toward high school may be earned in a variety of ways in addition toregular classroom instruction during the seven-period school day. The additional waysto earn credit include correspondence courses, credit-by-examination, concurrentenrollment in college courses, summer school, and night school. A brief description ofeach of these follows below. Students interested in any of these should consult theirschool counselor.High School Courses Completed in Intermediate SchoolStudents may take specified courses and earn high school credit while in intermediateschool. Students should consult with the school counselor regarding which courses mayearn high school credit. Grades earned in high school courses taken in intermediateschool do not count in the rank-in-class calculation.Correspondence Courses1. The school district will allow resident students or students temporarily residingabroad to earn units of credit in grades 9–12 by taking correspondence coursesfrom another educational institution.a. Approval by a school counselor is required before a student enrolls.b. A school counselor will supervise correspondence work.c. Resident students may earn a maximum of four of the total units required bythe state for graduation through correspondence courses.d. Students temporarily residing abroad must earn a minimum of 12 staterequiredunits of credit in residence.2. Credit toward state graduation requirements may be granted only under thefollowing conditions:a. The institution offering the course shall be The University of Texas at Austin,Texas Tech University, or other public institutions of higher educationapproved by the commissioner of education.b. The correspondence course includes the essential elements specified forsuch a course.c. The specific course has been approved by the commissioner of education.3. Once parental permission and school approval have been secured and thecourse initiated, the grade earned in the course will be recorded on the student’sacademic achievement record (A.A.R.).4. Courses taken by correspondence count in the rank-in-class calculation.5. Students should consult the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) asto whether these courses count for core GPA.Credit By Examination for Secondary CoursesStudents may earn high school credit for a subject on the basis of credit by examinationprocedures. The procedures involve testing over the Texas Essential Knowledge andSkills of the course for which credit is sought. These examinations are provided sixtimes per year. Students interested in earning high school credit by examination should-141-

consult their guidance counselors for detailed information. The score from theexamination, if 90 percent or higher, will be recorded on the permanent record, but thecredits and grades will not be counted in the rank-in-class calculation. Students shouldconsult the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) as to whether these coursescount for core GPA.High School Credit for College CoursesStudents may be awarded credit toward high school graduation for completing collegelevelcourses provided the following requirements are met:1. The student must be enrolled in a KISD high school with the exception of #6below and must have the written approval of the high school principal or his/herdesignee and of the student’s parent(s).2. Seniors needing fewer than two-and-one-half credits to graduate may bereleased for the sole purpose of attending college courses but must be inattendance at the high school at least five periods per school day. Any schedulearrangement that results in five (5) periods on the KISD campus is acceptable.3. One-half of a unit of high school credit will be earned for each class that meetsfor three clock hours per week and is on the list of state-approved courses fromTEA.4. The course for which credit is awarded shall be taken from institutions of highereducation that are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges andSchools and other regional accrediting associations across the United States thatare a part of that same national organization.5. The institution of higher education must provide a correlation of their coursesevidencing that the course for which credit is awarded provides advancedacademic instruction equal to or in greater depth than the state courserequirements. State units of credit toward graduation will be granted. Localcredit will be given for courses which are not included on the list of stateapprovedcourses from the TEA.6. Students who are planning to enroll in an early-admissions program and/or anhonors program in an institution of higher education may apply to receive a KISDdiploma. The college or university must be accredited by one of the accreditingassociations delineated in item 4, above.All credits earned by the above process shall be recorded on the student’s academicachievement record (transcript) and the grade point values shall be used in thecalculation of class rank.Summer School Credits1. Courses taken in summer school, night school, and correspondence courses willbe reviewed for credit.2. Prerequisites in summer school are the same as those during the regular term.-142-

3. Initial credit for a course cannot be earned in summer school unless the course isdesigned for that purpose. This applies to summer programs conducted by anyschool district.4. To ensure that each student is taking the proper courses, approval by acounselor must be obtained prior to enrolling in in-district or out-of-districtsummer school.5. Summer school credit and grades are used in rank-in-class calculation.6. Students should consult the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) asto whether these courses count for core GPA.Night SchoolStudents enrolled in a Klein ISD high school may earn credit from an approved eveningschool in addition to the seven units earned each year in high school. Students shouldconsult their counselor for specific information. Credit and grades earned in night schoolare used in rank-in-class calculation. Students should consult the National CollegiateAthletic Association (NCAA) as to whether these courses count for core GPA.Distance Learning1. The school district will allow resident students or students temporarily residingabroad to earn four (4) units of credit in grades 9-12 by taking on-line distancelearning courses from approved institutions.a. Approval by a school counselor is required before a student enrolls.b. Students temporarily residing abroad must earn a minimum of 12 staterequiredunits of credit in residence.2. Credit toward state graduation requirements may be granted if the on-line course istaken from the University of Texas, Texas Tech University, or through an institutionaffiliated with Texas Virtual School Network or Texas Virtual School (Region 4).3. Once school approval and parent permission has been secured and the courseinitiated the grade earned in the course will be recorded on the Student’s AcademicAchievement Record (AAR).4. Courses taken on-line will count in the rank-in-class calculation.5. Students should consult the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) as towhether these courses count for core GPA.NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (NCAA)Students planning to pursue athletics and/or athletic scholarships at the college levelmust be aware of core curriculum requirements. These students need to contact theircoach for printed information regarding the core curriculum as defined by the NationalCollegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). There is a form that must be signed by eachathlete and his/her parents.-143-

HIGH SCHOOL RECOMMENDED GRADUATION PLANEffective for Students Who Entered Grade 9 before 2007–08 School YearCourses Required for the Recommended High School Program(24 credits)DisciplineEnglish Language Artsand Reading*:Mathematics*:Science*:Social Studies*:Economics*Physical Education:Language Other thanEnglish*:Fine Arts*:Speech:Credits RequiredFour credits must consist of:English I, II, III, and IVEnglish I and II for Speakers of Other Languages may besubstituted for English I and II only for immigrantstudents with limited English proficiencyThree credits must consist of:Algebra I Algebra II GeometryThree credits:One credit must be Biology, AP Biology, or IB Biology.Students must choose one credit from two of thefollowing three areas:Integrated Physics and Chemistry; Chemistry,AP Chemistry, or IB Chemistry; or Physics, Principles ofTechnology I, AP Physics or IB PhysicsThree and one-half credits must consist of:World History Studies (one credit)World Geography Studies (one credit)U. S. History Studies Since Reconstruction (one credit),and U. S. Government (one-half credit)One-half creditOne credit to include Foundations of Personal Fitness(one-half credit). Limit of two credits. Can substitute DrillTeam, Marching Band, or Cheerleading during the fallsemester; ROTC, Athletics, Dance I-IV, approved privateprograms, or certain Career and Technology EducationCredits.Two credits must consist of Level I and Level II in thesame languageOne credit (Speech may not substitute)One-half creditCommunication Applications-144-

Elective*:Six elective creditsSelected from the list of courses specified in TAC 74.52(g). All students are encouraged to study each of thefour foundation curriculum areas (English language arts,mathematics, science and social studies) every year inhigh school.*College Board Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses may besubstituted for requirements.2007-08 ninth grade students will be required to graduate on the Recommended orDistinguished Plans, with 26 credits being required for the Recommended Plan.HIGH SCHOOL RECOMMENDED GRADUATION PLANEffective for Students Who Entered Grade 9 in the 2007–08 School YearCourses Required for the Recommended High School Program(26 credits)DisciplineEnglish Language Artsand Reading*:Mathematics*:Science*:Credits RequiredFour credits must consist of:English I, II, III, and IVEnglish I and II only for immigrant students with limitedEnglish proficiencyFour credits must consist of:Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and an additionalapproved course which may be Pre-Calculus, AP or IBmathematics courses, AP Computer Science,Mathematical Models with Applications, IndependentStudy, College courses. Mathematical Models withapplications may not be taken after taking Algebra II (asspecified in TAC 74.63).Four credits:One credit must be Biology, AP Biology, or IB Biology.Students must choose two credits from three of thefollowing options:Integrated Physics and Chemistry, Chemistry, APChemistry, or IB Chemistry or Physics, Principles ofTechnology I, AP Physics or IB Physics and an additionalapproved laboratory-based science course. IPC willremain until 2012-13 (as specified in TAC 74.63).-145-

Social Studies*:Three and one-half credits must consist of:World History Studies (one credit)World Geography Studies (one credit)U. S. History Studies Since Reconstruction (one credit),and U. S. Government (one-half credit)Economics*Physical Education:Language Other thanEnglish*:Fine Arts*:Speech:Elective*:One-half creditOne credit to include Foundations of Personal Fitness(one-half credit). Limit of two credits. Can substitute DrillTeam, Marching Band, or Cheerleading during the fallsemester; ROTC, Athletics, Dance I-IV, approved privateprograms, or certain Career and Technology EducationCredits.Two credits must consist of Level I and Level II in thesame languageOne credit (Speech may not substitute)One-half creditCommunication ApplicationsSix elective creditsSelected from the list of courses specified in TAC 74.51(g). All students are encouraged to study each of thefour foundation curriculum areas (English language arts,mathematics, science, and social studies) every year inhigh school.*College Board Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses may besubstituted for requirements.The following exceptions apply:If a student entered high school in 2007-2008 and has taken IPC, Biology, andChemistry, the student may choose an advanced science from the list of availablesciences for their fourth year of science. The student may choose to take Physics but isnot required to take this course as his/her additional science.If a student has already received or is receiving the waiver in 2009-2010, his/her waiverin PE for one of the waivered activity courses is acceptable. This would include bothdance and a two or three hour CTE course. However, if the waiver is not earned by theend of the 2009-2010 school year, the student must take PE in the 2010-2011 schoolyear.-146-

HIGH SCHOOL RECOMMENDED GRADUATION PLANEffective for Students Who Entered Grade 9 in or after the 2008–2009 School YearCourses Required for the Recommended High School Program(26 credits)DisciplineEnglish Language Artsand Reading*:Mathematics*:Science*:Credits RequiredFour credits to include:English I, II, III, and IVFour credits to include:Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra IIThe additional credit may be selected from either of thefollowing and must be completed prior to Algebra II:Mathematical Models with Applications, MathematicalApplications in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources(CTE)The fourth credit may be selected from the following aftercompletion of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II:Pre-CalculusIndependent Study in MathematicsApproved AP Mathematics coursesApproved IB Mathematics coursesEngineering Mathematics (CTE)Statistics and Risk Management (CTE)Four credits to include:BiologyChemistryPhysicsThe additional credit may be IPC but must besuccessfully completed prior to chemistry and physics.The fourth credit may be selected from the following:Aquatic ScienceAstronomyEarth and Space ScienceEnvironmental SystemsApproved AP Science CoursesApproved IB Science CoursesScientific Research and Design (CTE)Anatomy and Physiology (CTE)Engineering Design and Problem Solving (CTE)Medical Microbiology (CTE)Pathophysiology (CTE)Advanced Animal ScienceAdvanced Biotechnology (CTE)Advanced Plant and Soil Science (CTE)Food Science (CTE)Forensic Science (CTE)-147-

Social Studies*:Three and one-half credits must consist of:World HistoryWorld GeographyU. S. HistoryU. S. Government (one-half credit)Economics*Academic ElectiveLanguage other thanEnglishPhysical Education:One-half creditNoneTwo creditsAny two levels in the same languageOne creditCredit may be earned from any combination of thefollowing one-half to one credit courses:Foundations of Personal FitnessAdventure/Outdoor EducationAerobic ActivitiesTeam or Individual SportsIn accordance with local district policy, credit for any ofthe courses listed above may be earned throughparticipation in the following activities:Athletics (up to 4 credits)JROTC (up to 4 credits)Approved private/commercial programs (up to 4 credits)Drill Team (up to 1 credit)Marching Band (up to 1 credit)Cheerleading (up to 1 credit)Credit may not be earned for any TEKS-based coursemore than once. No more than four substitution creditsmay be earned.Health:Speech:Technology Applications:Fine Arts*:Elective Courses*:NoneOne-half creditCommunication Applications orProfessional Communications (CTE)NoneOne creditOne credit from any of the following:Art, Dance, Music, Theatre, or Principles & Elements ofFloral Design (CTE)Five and one-half credits*College Board Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses may besubstituted for requirements.-148-

STUDENT NONCURRICULAR CLUB AND ORGANIZATIONPARENT PERMISSION FORMName of Club:School:Purpose of the Club:Student Name:________________________________Faculty Sponsor(s):1. _______________________________ 3.2. _______________________________ 4.This form MUST be signed and returned prior to the studentbeing allowed to participate. Parental approval may not beobtained by telephone.The undersigned, being the parent or guardian of_________________________ does hereby consent to said student’sparticipation in the above-mentioned club or organization.Parent/Guardian SignatureDate"The is a non-curriculum club ororganization. As such, it is not endorsed by the Klein IndependentSchool District and a student must have written parental permissionin order to participate in it. See KISD Board of Trustees PolicyFNAB (local) for restrictions applicable to all non-curriculum clubsand organizations."………………………………………………………………………………………………Office Use Only.Photocopies to: SponsorOffice of Assistant/Associate Principal/Principal-150-

NON-CURRICULUM-RELATED STUDENT CLUBSSPONSOR COMPLIANCE FORMA. Certification is required of all applicants seeking to form a non-curriculumrelatedstudent club under Board of Trustees policy FNAB (local). Forpurposes of this policy and administrative directive IV-40, an applicant is anyprofessional employee of the campus who has agreed to serve as a clubsponsor.The employee must respond to all of the following and sign at the bottom ofthis form, indicating compliance with both parts A and B.I, , certify that I have read(name of club sponsor)and understand the requirements of Board of Trustees Policy FNAB (local).The(name of club)is in full compliance withthis policy.Specifically:yes no The club is voluntary and student initiated.yes no Written parental permission has been obtained for allstudent participants.yes no Non-school persons do not direct, control, conduct, orregularly attend activities of the club.yes no The club’s purposes, goals, or activities do not promote,encourage, or condone, directly or indirectly,participation in any conduct by students that is contraryto state or federal law, or that poses a risk to theirhealth, safety, or welfare (including, but not limited to,sexual activity by minors).B. The following notice is required, in a legible manner, on all publications and/orwritten materials distributed or posted by non-curriculum-related student clubson school property or in any manner which identifies the club with the KleinIndependent School District.“The (name of club) is a non-curriculum club or organization. As such, it isnot endorsed by the Klein Independent School District and a student musthave written parental permission in order to participate in it. See KISD Boardof Trustees Policy FNAB (local) for restrictions applicable to all non-curriculumclubs and organizations.”Sponsor Signature-151-

Board of Trustees Policy FNAB (local)STUDENT EXPRESSION:USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES FOR NONSCHOOL PURPOSESESTABLISHMENTOFLIMITED OPENFORUMFor purposes of the Equal Access Act, the Board of Trustees hascreated a limited open forum for students attending the District’ssecondary schools. District secondary schools shall offer anopportunity for noncurriculum-related student groups to meet onschool premises during noninstructional time.Each principal shall set aside noninstructional time before or afteractual classroom instruction for meetings of noncurriculum-relatedstudent groups.Students desiring to form a club or organization to meet on schoolpremises shall file a written request with the campus principal ordesignee. The request shall be signed by a minimum of tenstudents and shall designate a teacher who has agreed to serve asthe faculty sponsor. Written parental permission is required in orderfor a student to participate in the club or organization. The requestshall also contain a brief statement of the group’s purposes, goals,and activities; a list of the group’s members; a description of anyfunding or other assistance received from, or affiliation with anynonstudents or nonstudent groups; and a schedule of proposedmeeting times. Requests shall be subject to approval by theprincipal and Superintendent based on the availability of suitablemeeting space and compliance with this policy.The establishment of a limited open forum shall not limit theauthority of a school, the District, its agents or employees tomaintain order and discipline on school premises, and to protect thewell-being of students and staff. In that connection, no club ororganization shall be authorized which, by virtue of its purposes,goals or activities, promotes, encourages or condones, directly orindirectly, participation in any conduct by students that is classifiedas a criminal offense under Texas law, or that poses a risk to theirhealth, safety or welfare (including, but not limited to, sexual activityby minors).STAFFPARTICIPATIONPROHIBITEDThe establishment of a noncurriculum-related student club ororganization, and its meetings, must be voluntary and studentinitiated.Nonschool persons shall not direct, conduct, control, orregularly attend activities of such groups. Neither the school norany school employees may endorse or promote such groups, andschool employees may only be present at religious meetings in anonparticipatory capacity. Meetings of student groups may notmaterially and substantially interfere with the orderly conduct ofeducational activities within the school.-152-

VIOLATIONSFailure of a noncurriculum-related student group to comply withapplicable rules may result in loss of the right to meet on schoolpremises, and/or other sanctions as determined by theSuperintendent. The principal shall report rule violations to theSuperintendent.SUSPENSIONSDepending upon the seriousness of any rule violations, theSuperintendent may suspend a noncurriculum-related studentgroup’s right to meet on school premises for the balance of theschool year or some lesser time period.If a determination to suspend a group occurs during the lastreporting period of the school year, the suspension may extendthrough the end of the first semester of the next school year.Suspensions or warnings imposed by the Superintendent may beappealed to the Board in accordance with FNG-153-

Board of Trustees’ Policy FG (local)ATHLETIC AWARDSStudents may only receive one (1) school-purchased award jacket during theirhigh school career at the same school.Sport Level AwardBasketball, Football, Track 7th grade CertificateBasketball, Football, Track 8th grade CertificateBasketball, Football, Track/Cross-country 9th grade CertificateBasketball, Football, Track/Cross-country 10th grade CertificateAll UIL Athletic Activities Junior Varsity CertificateAll UIL Athletic Activities Varsity JacketRequirements for lettering:Baseball/SoftballVolleyball/Soccer:Basketball:Football:Participate in one-half of all district games duringthe seasonParticipate in one-half of all quarters in districtgames during the seasonParticipate in sixteen (16) quarters during theregular season** Golf/ Score a total of ten points on the following basis:Tennis:10 points for participating for four full yearsTeam Tennis 10 points for representing the school beyond thedistrict meet10 points for winning first place in the district5 points for playing on Klein high school firstteam at district5 points for first place at any major tourney3 points for second place in any major tourney2 points for third place in any major tourney1 point for playing in each tourney** 10 points for representing school in two-thirds ofvarsity tournaments with a minimum of four (4)Track/Cross-CountrySwimming:Score points in the district meet or a total of tenpoints during the regular seasonScore points in the district meet or an average offour points per individual event in regularscheduled dual and invitational meets outside thedistrict. 1st–6 pts; 2nd–5 pts; 3rd–4 pts; 4th–3 pts;5th–2 pts; 6th–1 pt.-154-

Athletic Awards (FG local) Page 2Athletes shall participate the entire season, finish in good standing, and berecommended by their respective head coach. Participants who enter theprogram during the season will letter at the discretion of the head coach.An athlete may elect to pass up his or her jacket award in one sport to try andearn it in another. For example, although he letters in basketball, he may choosea certificate award and seek the jacket award in track. Once he chooses tobypass a jacket award, he must take the certificate and cannot go back and pickup the jacket award for any reason.Managers and trainers shall complete the entire season in the sport that theychoose. They shall receive a certificate award the first year and a jacket for asubsequent year of participation.Any coach who feels that an athlete classified as a senior has made sufficientcontributions to the team, even though he or she has not met the above letteringrequirements, may submit the athlete's name for consideration to the director ofathletics.-155-

Board of Trustees’ Policy FG (local)AWARD JACKETS FOR LETTERINGHIGH SCHOOL MUSIC, DRILL TEAM, AND OTHER NON-ATHLETIC EVENTSSophomore, junior, and senior students may only receive one school-purchased awardjacket during their high school careers at the same school. Freshmen are excluded withthe exception of those who earn 10 or more points toward sweepstakes in district UIL ormusic competition.If a student becomes eligible for an additional letter, a suitable recognition patch or stripewill be made available for the student to indicate that he has achieved this recognitionmore than once. Seniors may elect to receive a blanket or other similar standardizedaward if this is the first year they are eligible for an award jacket.General RequirementsTo receive an award jacket or to letter, students must be members of a studentorganization that actively participates in interscholastic competition and/or drill teamactivities and remain in good standing for the entire school year.Students must demonstrate a positive attitude and maintain a satisfactorycitizenship/conduct and scholarship average.Students must attend all functions and activities of the organization or sub-groups unlessexcused by the coaches/director/sponsor.Requirements for Students Other Than Drill Team MembersStudents, other than drill team members, shall fulfill one or more of the following letteringrequirements in one school year:1. Earn a minimum of eight achievement and/or participation points.Achievement points do not accumulate or carry over from year to year and maybe earned as follows:4 points for achieving membership through audition in a performing allregionband, choir, orchestra, or jazz band2 points for achieving membership through audition in the ninth-grade allregionband4 points for advancing to the area level audition in band, choir, or strings2 points for achieving membership in all-state band, orchestra, or choir3 points for achieving an excellent rating on a class I or II solo at the KISDsolo and ensemble contest.3 points for achieving an excellent rating on a class I or II ensemble at theKISD solo and ensemble festival.(Only two solo and/or ensemble events may be counted toward letteringin a single year.)Participation points for band, orchestra, and choir members shall accumulate orcarry over from year to year and may be earned as follows:2 points at the beginning of the second year of participation in a competingorganization-156-

3 points at the beginning of the third year of participation in a competingorganization4 points at the beginning of the fourth year of participation in a competingorganization, contingent upon the student remaining a member of theorganization for his/her entire senior year under the conditions stated in“General Requirements,” above.A student who is ineligible for any extracurricular activities during the year willforfeit participation points for that year.2. Participate in competition within the UIL district and earn a minimum of tenpoints that count toward the sweepstakes.3. Participate in competition in at least five UIL training contests and earn aminimum of one point at each meet.4. Complete both semesters of the second year as a color guard member andparticipate in at least ten performances annually, if available, one of which mustbe the UIL marching contest.5. Represent the school as a member or alternate on the academic decathlonteam at competition in which five or more high schools are competing.Requirements for Drill Team MembersEach drill team member shall fulfill the following requirements to receive an awardjacket:1. Complete the second year as a varsity drill team member and be selected toperform during that school year at a minimum of eight varsity football games anda total of three varsity-level contests in other UIL sports.2. Participate in all official contests conducted during the academic year (exclusiveof nationals).3. If a student does not qualify for an award jacket in year two because of nonperformancedue to an illness or injury, but met the “General Requirements”above in that school year, he or she will qualify for an award jacket if he or shemet all of the lettering requirements in year one.Additional RequirementsSeniors, at the director's discretion and with approval of the school principal, mayreceive an award jacket if they are felt to be deserving, even though they may not havefulfilled the requirements set forth in “Requirements for Students Other Than Drill TeamMembers” and ”Requirements for Drill Team Members,” above.Varsity cheerleaders and Junior ROTC members will receive award jackets if they fulfillthe “General Requirements” above and one or more of the requirements set forth ineither “Requirements for Drill Team Members” or the first paragraph at “AdditionalRequirements,” above.-157-

HOW TO STUDY AND DO WELL IN SCHOOL• The teacher is there to instruct you and answer your questions. Ask forexplanations of anything you do not understand.• Always pay attention in class.• Start on long-term class and homework assignments immediately. Set arealistic schedule of how much needs to be done each day or each week. Donot create pressure for yourself by waiting until the last night or weekend.• See that you have the proper homework study conditions: a quiet area,proper lighting, necessary materials, etc., and set a regular time, if possible,for studying.• When you study, give the subject your full attention and do not allow yourthoughts to be distracted. Turn off the radio and television. One half-hour ofintense concentration often will be worth two hours of time spent during whichyou allow your mind to wander or are otherwise distracted.• Learn to take notes in class. Do not try to make complete sentences; justwrite down key words and phrases. One method is to take notes and latercopy them into a special notebook. In this way you are actually reviewingwhile you recopy the notes.• Before you begin to read a chapter, glance at any questions that are listed atthe end. Read the captions of the pictures and look at the illustrations. If youfind any words you do not know, look them up in the glossary or a dictionary.This will assist you in establishing purposes before you begin your reading.• After you have read the chapter or pages, go over the material carefully andmake notes of the important points that you want to remember. Do not skipwords or problems you do not understand.• Ask yourself questions about the assignment and, if you cannot answer them,skim the material again looking for that precise information.• Do not get upset with a difficult assignment. After studying a lesson for areasonable length of time, put it aside and come back to it again when yourmind is rested. It will be easier the next time you go over it.• Ask your teachers for specific suggestions about how to study. There arecertain techniques that vary among subjects, and teachers know specialmethods that will help you to remember and to understand difficult material.-158-

HOW TO TAKE TESTS• If your basic preparation during the course has been appropriate, you can beconfident. Do not plan to "cram" the night before. Review your notes, rereadthe material, and get a good night's sleep.• Be sure you have adequate pencils, erasers, pen, ruler, paper, etc., so youwill not be distracted due to a lack of equipment. Go to the restroom and geta drink of water before the test, if possible.• After the test has been distributed, look it over quickly but carefully. Find outexactly what is wanted. Check on the number of questions to be answered.Are there any choices? Are there any specific instructions as to how theanswers should be prepared or how the papers should be marked?• Answer the questions that you know, then the next-easiest ones, etc. Do notwaste time at first on the hard ones. Do not be upset, as they are usuallyeasier when you try them later. If you do not have time for all of thequestions, be certain you have answered the ones you understand.• Do your scratch work on a separate pad if this is permitted. Put the requiredwork on the answer sheet in an orderly, neat arrangement. Label youranswers, if applicable.• Check your work. Watch for careless errors. Make a quick estimate onmathematics tests to see if the answer you obtained is reasonable.• Reread your paper. Be certain your answers are what is wanted and in theway it is requested. The ability to follow instructions counts a lot in a test orexamination.• In case of an obvious misunderstanding of a question, and if the rules permit,ask the teacher for clarification.• Be careful of spelling, grammar, and sentence structure.concise, and clear answers.Write simple,• Do not pay attention to others, especially those who leave early. There is noreward given to those who finish a test first. Take advantage of all the timeallowed. Budget your time and use all you have to check and recheck. Haveyou fully answered the questions? Have you answered all that are required?Do not leave any questions unanswered unless there is no time remaining orthere is a scoring formula that will penalize you for guessing.• Ask your teachers about special test-taking techniques that they have usedthrough the years. They will be pleased to share them with you.-159-

SUMMARY OF BUS-RIDING RULESThe following rules are posted in all KISD buses:“PROTECT YOUR RIDING PRIVILEGE!”FOLLOW THESE RULES1. Follow all directions the first time they are given by driver.2. Observe same conduct as in the classroom.3. Be courteous, use no profane language.4. Do not eat or drink on the bus.5. Keep the bus clean.6. Do not use tobacco.7. Do not be destructive.8. Stay in your seat.9. Keep head, hands and feet inside the bus.10. Bus driver is authorized to assign seats.-160-

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